Health Care Assistant
James Brindley School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AFThis job expired on 19 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours, term-time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Pay scale
- Grade 3; scp 20-28; £27,254pa (pro rata) to £33,699pa (pro rata) + TA SEN allowance £1,723pa (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Health Care Assistant to support pupils who have a primary ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) diagnosis and with their health needs. You will collaborate with keyworkers, parents, carers, and specialist health professionals to develop, implement, and monitor in-school care plans that enable pupils to attend and thrive in their education. This is a rewarding role where every day you’ll help create a safe, inclusive environment that empowers young people to reach their full potential. A good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE at 4-9 (or equivalent) and QCF/NVQ in Health and Social Care at L3 are essential.
Full completed applications should be emailed to vacancies@jamesbrindley.org.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you have provided an email address, we will use that for correspondence.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted via email. Please ensure you check your junk/spam inboxes.
Online Search
As part of our recruitment checks, an online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026, 9am
Interviews will be held: Friday 23rd January 2026
Start date: ASAP
What the school offers its staff
‘Think Differently’ to inspire young people to overcome all barriers and achieve their dreams.
- Do you want to have a positive impact on some of the most vulnerable children’s lives in Birmingham?
- Do you want to work in an organisation that recognises the benefits of a good work/life balance for their workforce?
- Do you want to work in an organisation that invests heavily in CPD and allocates additional training days to develop their staff?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to all these questions, join our team!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Think Differently Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this. Please be aware that all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check and any offer of employment is made conditional of this. You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and ensure that documentary evidence is produced to ensure annual compliance and updates. You will also be required to provide written consent for the employer to access this information at any time.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About James Brindley School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- James Brindley School website
- Email address
- vacancies@jamesbrindley.org.uk
Think Differently Education Trust is a specialist Trust which aims to provide a high quality education in a safe, supportive and aspirational environment for all children and young people unable to attend mainstream school because of health related or special educational needs.
We provide education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 who are in hospital or unable to attend mainstream school due to their medical conditions or special educational needs.
James Brindley Academy delivers education across 10 sites including teaching centres and hospitals throughout Birmingham.
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