School Healthcare Assistant

Careerline; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol seeks a part-time School Healthcare Assistant to support the care and management of pupils' health. This role requires experience with children and healthcare settings, emphasizing empathy and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include free lunches, gym access, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free lunch

Onsite parking

Use of gym and swimming pool

Pension scheme membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to liaise confidently with pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and care of unwell pupils.
• Support the Senior Nurse in health assessments.
• Promote health and wellbeing issues in school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Job description

School Healthcare Assistant – Westbury‑on‑Trym, Bristol

Part‑time, Term‑time only – 29.5 hours a week. Working hours: 08:00‑18:00 three days per week and 09:00‑12:00 every third Saturday. Salary: £14,649 to £16,156.

Our client is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4‑18. Located in Westbury‑on‑Trym on the leafy outskirts of the university city of Bristol, the school has a nationally outstanding academic record and a focus on nurturing students’ natural curiosity and passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and care of unwell pupils in school and pupils who sustain injury while in school.
• Support the Senior Nurse in ensuring every pupil attending the Health Centre is appropriately assessed and treatment is actioned.
• Promote health and wellbeing issues in school, supporting pupils in managing personal hygiene, sleep hygiene, mental health, healthy eating and exercise.
• Ensure boarders receive appropriate care and advocate on their behalf if necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and sensitively with pupils, parents and external providers.
• Kind, empathetic and calm with a pupil‑focused approach.

Benefits

• Free lunch, free onsite parking.
• Use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times).
• Pension scheme membership (including life cover).

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888.