School Nurse Assistant

St. Bedes Senior School; Upper Dicker; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts

Aviva Digital GP app

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Eye care vouchers

Refer a Friend

Death in Service Nominations

Complimentary Lunch

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bede’s is seeking a proactive School Nurse Assistant to join our Medical Centre team, delivering pupil-centred healthcare across our Senior, Prep and Summer Schools. You will work with Registered Nurses, communicating with pupils and staff, and providing compassionate care in a fast-paced school setting.

This permanent role is 40 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 6 weeks, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Experience in healthcare, first aid, or education with children/young people is a plus.
• Able to adapt in a dynamic school environment and respond calmly to needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class medical, welfare and emergency care to pupils aged 3 months to 19 years.
• Support health promotion and wellbeing initiatives across the school community.
• Assist with daily clinical administration, stock management, and medical best practices.
• Respond promptly to daily medical and welfare needs with calm efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare exp

Flexibility

Proactive mindset

Job description

School Nurse Assistant

Make a genuine difference in a vibrant, supportive school community.

Bede’s is looking for a proactive, compassionate, and adaptable School Nurse Assistant to join our dedicated Medical Centre team.

In this role, you’ll work alongside our Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional, pupil-centered healthcare across our Senior, Prep, and Summer Schools. If you excel in fast-paced environments, communicate effortlessly with young people and staff alike, and bring a warm, professional approach to care, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Quality Care: Support Registered Nurses in delivering first class medical, welfare, and emergency care to pupils aged 3 months to 19 years.


• Drive Health & Wellbeing: Help implement innovative health promotion initiatives and wellbeing guidance across the whole school community.


• Maintain High Standards: Assist with daily clinical administration, stock management, and upholding medical best practices.


• Adapt On Your Feet: Seamlessly respond to daily, unpredictable medical and welfare needs with calmness and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Communication Skills: An exceptional communicator who can connect warmly with pupils, build trust with parents, and collaborate effectively with school staff.


• Relevant Experience: Background in a healthcare, first aid, or educational setting (experience working with children or young people is a strong plus).


• Flexibility & Resilience: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, with the willingness to cover our Prep School in Eastbourne when required.


• Proactive Mindset: Self-motivated, attentive to detail, and passionate about pupil welfare.

Why Join Bede’s?

• Vibrant Community: Work within an inclusive, forward-thinking co-educational day and boarding school.


• Professional Growth: Collaborate with an experienced medical team committed to continuous learning and excellence.


• Fulfilling Work: Be a vital pillar of support for pupils' health, happiness, and development.

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week on a Term Time Only plus 6 weeks contract (39 weeks per annum)

We will be offering a competitive salary of £23,431.20 per annum plus holiday pay (£15.02 per hour) (Full Time Equivalent £31,326.91) along with a range of staff benefits including;

• A generous company pension with salary exchange options


• Retail Discounts


• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Discounted nationwide gym membership


• Eye care vouchers


• Refer a Friend Scheme


• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)


• Complimentary Lunch provided


• Free onsite parking at the Senior School

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Application Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 8am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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