Health Care Assistant

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £12,650 - £13,084
• Pay scale: NJC Pay Scale - Grade 2, SCP 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.Role:Health Care Assistant

Academy:Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

Start Date:01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary):£12,650

Working Pattern:22.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Are you a compassionate individual dedicated to ensuring the dignity, safety, and welfare of students requiring personal support? Join us as a Health Care Assistant, providing essential domestic care and general welfare support to students with complex needs, particularly around hygiene, mobility, and meal times. This role demands meticulous attention to safety protocols, adherence to individual care plans, and a non-discriminatory approach to care.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am immensely proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Located near key commuting routes in Stockton-on-Tees, our academy is a place that will capture your heart.

Our dedicated staff has a relentless pursuit of improving student lives, giving them a launchpad to fulfill their ambitions. This is an improving school. What sets us apart are the strong relationships we have; staff know our students and families well, fostering an environment where students flourish and are motivated to be their best.

We serve an area of deprivation with a strong moral purpose: to ensure students have the opportunity to transform their lives through the best education they are entitled to. We value practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in their field. Leaders invest heavily in the development of employee talent across all areas of Academy life.

We invest in our staff's workload, wellbeing, and professional development. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Abigail Davies, HR Assistant at a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com

Responsibilities

You will ensure the personal care needs of identified students are met, adhering rigorously to academy policy regarding hygiene, lifting, and medicine administration. This includes safely using specialist equipment, such as hoists and beds, and assisting students with mobility for appointments or hydrotherapy sessions.

You will support students during meal times, which may involve specialized procedures such as gastrostomy tube feeding, and ensure medicines are dispensed precisely according to policy and individual care plans. Crucially, you must report any changes or causes for concern immediately to your line manager.

Qualifications

Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a First Aid qualification within 12 months of starting the role. Experience working in a care environment is essential. Crucial skills include an ability to cope with the personal and physical needs of children and young adults, alongside a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining pupil dignity at all times.The post holder must demonstrate effective communication and be fully aware of the requirement to always follow lifting and handling, hygiene, and dignity procedures.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

INC015 Health Care Assistant JD.pdf - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

INC015 Health Care Assistant PS.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

About Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 602 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth website
• Email address: a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01642 586262
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-bishopsgarth

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com.

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