Health Care Assistant

James Brindley School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AF

2 days remaining to apply

• 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

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

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Health Care Assistant.pdf - 279 KB (opens in new tab)

Health Care Assistant Job Description.pdf - 271 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/james-brindley-school-birmingham

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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