Healthcare Assistant and Medical Needs Coordinator

Billing Brook Special School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Cycle to Work

Sick pay

Supportive environment

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Impact on pupils

Job summary

Billing Brook Special School is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant and Medical Needs Coordinator to ensure safe management of pupils' medical needs across the school. Experience administering medication and maintaining records is essential, with confidence using electronic systems to track medications and pupil data.

You will collaborate with families, nursing services and staff to maintain high standards of medical care, with a role that significantly impacts pupils' wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Experience administering medication in a school or healthcare setting.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established procedures.
• Confident using electronic record-keeping systems for medication administration and stock monitoring.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective management of pupils' medical needs across the school.
• Record medication administration and monitor stock levels.
• Work with families, nursing services and school staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate healthcare information and documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Wellbeing focus

Organised

Reliable

Job description

Job Title:

Healthcare Assistant

Salary

SCP Points 12-15 (£29,542 - £31,015 FTE)

Contract Type

Permanent, 33.5 hours per week, term time plus up to 5 training days.

Flexible and part-time working requests are welcomed; however, this role requires availability for at least three full school days per week.

Location

Billing Brook School, Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, organised, and proactive Health Care Assistant and Medical Needs Coordinator to join our school. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe and effective management of pupils' medical needs across the school.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of administering medication, maintain accurate medical records, and working within established healthcare procedures and systems and best practice in supporting children and young people with medical needs. They must be computer literate and confident using electronic record-keeping systems to record medication administration, monitor stock levels, and maintain pupil healthcare information.

The post holder will work closely with pupils, families, nursing services, school staff, and external professionals to ensure the highest standards of medical care and support are maintained.

This role will have a significant and positive impact on pupils and the school.

About You

The key skills for this job are:

Compassionate and child-centred approach.

• Professional and reliable.
• Calm under pressure and confident in responding to medical situations.
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to promoting the wellbeing, health, and safety of all pupils.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Sick pay
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Access to employee wellbeing support (EAP)
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Application Information

Closing Date: Thursday 15 October 2026, 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.