SEND Children's Nurse

Protocol Education Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Telford is seeking a qualified Children’s Nurse for a full-time role in a SEND school. The ideal candidate will provide essential clinical support to children with complex medical needs, fostering a caring environment. The position includes day-to-day care, collaboration with staff and families, and opportunities for CPD training. Applicants must hold a relevant nursing qualification and possess experience with SEND. Competitive pay of £90-£100 per day with term-time only work.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Personalized support from SEND consultant

Term-time only working

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical support for pupils with medical needs.
• Proficiency in medication management, seizure management, and feeding plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical support for pupils.
• Work with staff to deliver joined-up care.
• Support health plans and offer medical guidance.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

Strong communicator

Team player

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Title: Children’s Nurse - Specialist SEND School

Location: Telford

Salary: £90-£100 per day

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a role where your clinical skills genuinely change lives?

We’re working with a brilliant specialist school that supports children and young people with complex medical and learning needs. They’re looking for a qualified Children’s Nurse to join their team, a calm, capable professional who knows how to bring reassurance, expertise, and a bit of lightness to every school day.

What the role involves:

• Day-to-day clinical support for pupils, including medication, seizure management, and feeding plans
• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to deliver high-quality, joined-up care
• Supporting health plans and acting as the go-to contact for medical guidance in school
• Helping to train and guide staff on health protocols and emergency responses

What they’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND or medical needs
• Strong communicator, team player, and someone who thrives in a collaborative environment
• A caring, down-to‑earth approach that puts pupils first

What the school offers:

• A welcoming, stable team that values health professionals
• Clear routines, clinical oversight, and a positive working environment
• CPD and additional training, with a real focus on development
• Term‑time only working, so you can reclaim your holidays

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive training
• Personalised support from a dedicated SEND consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings

If you're ready for a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to chat. Apply today or contact Alanna on 01902 313822 or [e-mail] to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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