School Health Care Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a compassionate School Health Care Assistant to support children with complex needs in Bournemouth. This full-time role involves providing essential medical care and emotional support in an educational setting, ensuring the well-being and dignity of pupils. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, with a commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Free accredited CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with medical needs in a school or care setting.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care with dignity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and first aid procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with personal care including toileting and feeding.
• Provide medical assistance in accordance with healthcare plans.
• Respond promptly to medical incidents ensuring pupil safety.

Skills

Experience working as a Health Care Assistant

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and patient nature

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Title: School Health Care Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you a compassionate and reliable healthcare professional with a passion for supporting children and young people in educational settings?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a School Health Care Assistant to join a well-regarded SEN school in Bournemouth, offering essential medical and pastoral care to students with complex needs.

About the Role

As a School Health Care Assistant, you will work as part of a supportive team providing daily health care, emotional support, and basic medical assistance to pupils across a school day. The setting caters to children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including medical conditions, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties.

Your will:

• Assist pupils with personal care, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility support.
• Provide medical assistance in accordance with healthcare plans (e.g. administering medication, tube feeding, epilepsy care).
• Work closely with school nurses, SEN staff, and therapists to implement health and care plans.
• Respond promptly to medical incidents, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report health concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Foster a nurturing, calm, and safe environment that promotes pupil independence and dignity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, or within a medical or SEN environment is essential.
• Relevant care or medical qualifications (e.g. NVQ in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate) are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with medical and physical needs in a school or care setting.
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care with dignity and respect.
• A calm, caring, and patient nature, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and first aid procedures.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?:

• Competitive hourly rates: £13.68 – £16.12, based on experience and qualifications.
• Permanent, full-time position with immediate start.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who specialises in SEN recruitment.
• Free, accredited CPD opportunities to enhance your professional development.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with medical and care needs and want to be part of a dedicated school community, please apply today.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘School Health Care Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.