Nurse Assistant

Woodlands, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 3JE

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 October 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: £22,318.00 - £24,756.00 Annually (Actual)

Nurse Assistant job summary

What we need

We are looking to appoint a compassionate and respectful Nurse Assistant to join our nursing team and support the delivery of high-quality health care provision to our pupils.

The role is a great opportunity to meet and work with pupils of all ages and to be a part of a collaborative organisation where our goal is providing the best possible education to our pupils, in a friendly and safe environment.

The main duties of the role are:

• Providing healthcare support to pupils in accordance with care plans
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records
• Deliver first aid where required
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of medical resources
• Assist with specialist medical needs and clinical interventions
• Work closely with the School Nurse and Health & Safety Manager to implement changes, review processes and prepare for internal and/or external audits

We offer

• the opportunity to make a difference
• enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils
• a supportive community of families and external partners
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction and probation support

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution (currently 18.7%)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including medical advice, 24/7 mental health support, financial & legal advice and carer support for employee and household members)
• Wellbeing app
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and employee wellbeing policies

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

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 Woodlands

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodlands website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-b46-3je

Woodlands School is a Broad Spectrum Special School, which is part of Unity MAT, catering for pupils aged 4-19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.

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