Lead Healthcare Assistant for Special Education

Special Partnership Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lampard Community School in Barnstaple, North Devon, part of The Special Partnership Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Healthcare) to support pupils with medical, physical and emotional needs. The role enables access to education and requires collaboration with teachers, families and healthcare professionals.

You will administer medication and first aid, maintain health records and healthcare plans, and work to safeguard and promote inclusion while supporting staff with healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children, particularly those with special educational needs and healthcare requirements, is essential.
• Ability to lead healthcare provision and respond effectively to medical and wellbeing needs across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate healthcare provision across the school to ensure pupils' medical and wellbeing needs are met.
• Administer medication and first aid safely, accurately, and in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain healthcare records, medical plans, medication logs, and other essential documentation.
• Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and respond appropriately to medical, physical, and emotional health concerns.
• Implement healthcare plans, risk assessments, and specialist recommendations to ensure safe and effective support.
• Manage healthcare resources, including medication storage, first aid supplies, and medical equipment.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on healthcare procedures, medical needs, and wellbeing practices.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes by creating a safe, supportive environment where all pupils can learn and thrive.

Skills

Healthcare coordination

First aid

Medication administration

Communication

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Lampard Community School in Barnstaple, North Devon, part of The Special Partnership Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Healthcare) to support pupils with medical, physical and emotional needs. The role enables access to education and requires collaboration with teachers, families and healthcare professionals.

You will administer medication and first aid, maintain health records and healthcare plans, and work to safeguard and promote inclusion while supporting staff with healthcare