Healthcare Assistant

Crofton Infant School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn Term 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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: £16,387.00 Annually (Actual) Bromley Localised Pay BR5 Point 13

Healthcare Assistant job summary

Salary: BR5 Point 13 (£25,703 FTE - £16,387 Actual)

Hours: 9.15 - 3.15 (27 hours 30 minutes per week - half an hour lunch)

Start date: September 2026 (subject to pre employment checks)

Crofton Infant School are seeking a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to support the health, wellbeing and safeguarding of pupils in a busy school environment. You will provide first aid, administer medication, support children with medical needs, and work closely with staff, parents and healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective care. The role requires sensitivity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare, with training provided where needed.

Main responsibilities include:

• Providing first aid and responding to medical needs throughout the school day
• Supporting pupils with additional or complex medical conditions, including administering medication
• Caring for unwell pupils and liaising with parents/carers and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate records of accidents, illnesses and medical interventions
• Managing first aid supplies, medical equipment and medication safely
• Developing and implementing individual healthcare plans for pupils
• Supporting health monitoring and reporting, including notifiable illnesses
• Promoting a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all children

About the Trust

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is an inclusive and values‑driven Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for every child, every day. Each of our schools is unique, bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the wider learning community, and we actively promote individuality within a culture of intentional collaboration.

Our work is underpinned by a strong moral purpose and our shared values of being respectful, resilient, and resourceful. We are passionate about diversity and recognise that everyone brings something unique to their role, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to equality, fairness, and non‑discrimination across all recruitment and employment practices.

Safeguarding and Employment Checks

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks, including an online search. References will be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates where possible and permitted.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should sufficient applications be received; early applications are therefore encouraged.

What We Can Offer You

We recognise the importance of professional recognition, job satisfaction, and work-life balance, and we offer:

• Genuine investment in professional development and future career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust‑wide initiatives within a forward‑thinking organisation
• Peer‑to‑peer networking, collaboration, and challenge in a supportive environment
• Supportive and engaged Governors, Trustees, and a professional Central Team
• Engaged parents and proactive PTAs
• A comprehensive staff reward and wellbeing package

We are a passionate and committed team, united by a shared vision and determination to do what’s right for children. If you share our values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Together, we can shape a future where every child thrives.

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 Crofton Infant School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 590 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crofton Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crofton-infant-school-orpington

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