Healthcare Assistant
16 hours ago
Newbury
We are looking for a caring, organised and proactive Healthcare Assistant to manage our Medical Room and provide high-quality healthcare support to pupils from Nursery through to Sixth Form. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a central role in protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our school community. You will provide first aid, administer medication, maintain accurate medical records and support pupils with ongoing health conditions and individual healthcare plans. Working closely with parents, colleagues and external healthcare professionals, you will help ensure every pupil can participate fully and confidently in school life. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare, school, GP, hospital or community setting, along with a calm and compassionate manner, excellent communication skills and strong organisational ability. Experience of first aid and medication administration is important, as is the ability to manage confidential information sensitively. A Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, or equivalent experience is desirable. This is a term-time role working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, plus 10 additional days. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and would enjoy becoming a valued member of a welcoming school community, we would be d...