Healthcare Assistant

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days. The starting salary is £21,662, and the full time equivalent £25,185. The position is to start ASAP once pre-employment checks are complete.

• A Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 care of the day-to-day needs of individual pupil(s) under the direction of healthcare professionals and school staff. To support teaching and other staff in assisting the delivery of the curriculum and other learning processes, in direct contact with pupils.
•  You will have previous experience working in a healthcare or education setting and ideally have relevant healthcare/medical qualifications. Previous experience administering of medication orally/inhaled/via gastrostomy and supplies management is essential.
• You will need to be able to communicate clearly and sensitively with sound literacy and numeracy skills.

Main purpose of the job:

 
Support with complex medical needs for identified pupil(s), you will be responsible for the supervision, care and implementation of their healthcare and education plan.

You will provide effective communication and engagement with students, their families and carers and other professionals in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupil(s).

Key responsibilities will include:

• To adhere at all times to the personalised plan of care for each child, and to school policies.
• Provide help with dietary needs, medication administration, mobility and personal care.
• Perform basic medical checks, such as monitoring a student’s blood sugar levels and temperature.
• Prepare and administer food and medication through a gastrostomy tube or orally.
• Ensure the safety of pupils by monitoring and reporting all concerns and any changes to line manager, health professional or parent / guardian as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records where required.
• Listen to concerns; recognise and take account of signs of change in attitudes and behaviour.
• To attend school staff meetings and to make a full and active contribution to the school through regular duties and willingness to attend residentials, to participate in sports events and extra-curricular activities.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk