1:1 Nursery Assistant (Medical Needs)

Hemblington Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,522.00 - £27,782.00 Annually (FTE)

1:1 Nursery Assistant (Medical Needs) job summary

Hemblington Nursery

Role

1:1 Nursery Assistant (Medical Needs)

Scale - National Living Wage £24,522 or £27,782 FTE (age dependent)

Working Hours: 18 hours per week

Working Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Contract Type: Temporary contract until July 2027

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the child in accordance with the provisions outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This will involve promoting the child's learning, development, wellbeing, and inclusion within the nursery environment, while ensuring their individual needs are met at all times.

The role will require the successful applicant to undertake specialist medical training to support the child with administering feed fluids and medication via his gastrostomy throughout the day so he remains hydrated, when necessary. The candidate must be able to carry out all aspects of the child's care and support programme as detailed within their EHCP and any associated care plans.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A calm, patient and professional approach

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Compassion, understanding and empathy

A commitment to supporting children's development and wellbeing

The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals

An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience of working with young children and/or children with additional needs is desirable; however, full training will be provided for the specific medical requirements of the role.

Further information about the academy can be found on our website:

https://www.hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk/

Please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk if you have any queries.

Please press the ‘Apply now’ button to apply for this vacancy.

Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 9.00 am

Interviews date: Thursday 16 July 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations; therefore, successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hemblington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hemblington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hemblington-primary-school

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