School Health Care Assistant – Student Support & Mobility

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth in Stockton-on-Tees. The role provides essential personal care and welfare support to students with complex needs, focusing on hygiene, mobility, and meal times during term-time.

The post is 20 hours per week, term-time only, with safeguarding at the forefront and an enhanced DBS check required. The successful candidate will work under the health team to maintain pupil dignity and safety, including

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is essential.
• Ability to meet personal care needs of students with complex needs.
• Willingness to obtain a First Aid qualification within 12 months.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining pupil dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support to identified students.
• Assist with mobility and use of specialist equipment.
• Support meals and monitor medication administration per policy.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Patient care

Education

First Aid qualification within 12 months

Tools

Hoists and beds

Job description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth in Stockton-on-Tees. The role provides essential personal care and welfare support to students with complex needs, focusing on hygiene, mobility, and meal times during term-time.

The post is 20 hours per week, term-time only, with safeguarding at the forefront and an enhanced DBS check required. The successful candidate will work under the health team to maintain pupil dignity and safety, including