Healthcare Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Support Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a learner with complex medical needs. This vital role ensures the child's access to education is safe and dignified while collaborating with teaching staff and healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess previous experience in healthcare or a school setting, an understanding of safeguarding, and a compassionate approach. The role offers a competitive daily rate and training opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Ongoing guidance

Training provided

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, SEN, or school-based setting is essential.
• Must have enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 healthcare and personal care support throughout the school day.
• Monitor the child's health, wellbeing, and medical requirements.
• Administer care as trained and directed by healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with complex or high medical needs

Compassionate approach

Strong understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Healthcare Support Assistant - School Setting

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

This is a vital role supporting a 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 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 staff and parents
• Support inclusion and participation in classroom and school activities

We are looking for

• Experience supporting individuals with complex or high medical needs (essential)
• Previous experience in a healthcare, SEN, or school-based setting
• A 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 we offer

• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to a child's daily life
• Supportive school environment and ongoing guidance
• Training provided where required
• Competitive daily rate

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

Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.