Healthcare Support Assistant

Remedy Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education provider in Essex seeks an experienced Healthcare Support Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a learner with high medical needs. This vital role supports children in accessing education safely while collaborating with school staff and healthcare professionals. Candidates should have essential experience with complex medical needs and a reliable, compassionate approach. Ongoing training and a competitive daily rate are offered in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Ongoing training and guidance

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Essential experience in supporting individuals with complex or high medical needs.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, SEN, or school-based setting required.
• Willingness to undertake training specific to the learner's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 healthcare and personal care support throughout the school day.
• Support a learner with complex and high medical needs in line with individual care plans.
• Monitor the child's health, wellbeing, and medical requirements.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with complex or high medical needs

Calm and compassionate approach

Strong understanding of safeguarding

Reliable

Job description

Healthcare Support Assistant - School Setting (1:1 Role)

We are working with a supportive and inclusive school that is seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a learner with high medical needs within the school environment.

This is a vital and rewarding role, supporting child to access education safely, comfortably, and with dignity, while working closely with teaching staff and healthcare professionals.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 healthcare and personal care support throughout the school day

• Support a learner with complex and high medical needs in line with individual care plans

• Monitor the child's health, wellbeing, and medical requirements

• Administer care as trained and directed by healthcare professionals

• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with school staff and parents

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting individuals with complex or high medical needs (essential)

• Previous experience in a healthcare, SEN, or school-based setting

• Calm, compassionate, and reliable approach

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

• Willingness to undertake training specific to the learner's needs

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What's On Offer:

• A meaningful role making a genuine difference to a child's daily life

• Supportive and welcoming school environment

• Ongoing guidance and training where required

• Competitive daily rate

If you are an experienced Healthcare Support Assistant looking for a fulfilling role a school setting, we would love to hear from you.