Health Care Assistant

Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 - £12.85 Hourly

Health Care Assistant job summary

We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated School Health Care Assistant

based at Derwent Primary School

Permanent part- time position

Monday - Friday 11am-2pm (15 hours a week)

Level 2A point 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro-rata)

This post would suit someone with experience in personal care and medical processes within a school setting with the ability to respond and communicate empathetically with children.

Person Specification

Under agreed school procedures, to administer first aid/medicine including administering emergency medication where necessary

Previous experience working within a school environment would be ideal but not essential

Administrative duties: manage accurate records and documentation related to the students care such as managing health care plans, medical forms and carrying out stock check of medical equipment

Work closely with teachers and staff, therapists and other healthcare professionals to support the students medical needs, wellbeing and health care

A caring attitude, kindness, and a willingness to be hands-on and follow instructions

Must be paediatric first aid trained with a valid certificate

We can offer successful applicants:

Enthusiastic children with parents who are very keen to work with the school

Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.

A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

A full programme of professional and curriculum development

For further details on how to apply, please visit the school website https://derwentschool.co.uk/

Applications are through MyNewTerm.

Please do not send CV’s.

Closing date: Thursday 13th November 2025

Interview dates: WC 17th November 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 13th November 2025

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 Derwent Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Derwent Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-lower-school

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