Healthcare Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School
This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days. The starting salary is £21,662, and the full time equivalent £25,185.The position is to start ASAP once pre-employment checks are complete.
We’re looking for:A Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 care of the day-to-day needs of individual pupil(s) under the direction of healthcare professionals and school staff. To support teaching and other staff in assisting the delivery of the curriculum and other learning processes, in direct contact with pupils.
You will have previous experience working in a healthcare or education setting and ideally have relevant healthcare/medical qualifications. Previous experience administering of medication orally/inhaled/via gastrostomy and supplies management is essential.You will need to be able to communicate clearly and sensitively with sound literacy and numeracy skills.
Main purpose of the job:Support with complex medical needs for identified pupil(s), you will be responsible for the supervision, care and implementation of their healthcare and education plan. You will provide effective communication and engagement with students, their families and carers and other professionals in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupil(s).
Key responsibilities will include:
- To adhere at all times to the personalised plan of care for each child, and to school policies.
- Provide help with dietary needs, medication administration, mobility and personal care.
- Perform basic medical checks, such as monitoring a student’s blood sugar levels and temperature.
- Prepare and administer food and medication through a gastrostomy tube or orally.
- Ensure the safety of pupils by monitoring and reporting all concerns and any changes to line manager, health professional or parent / guardian as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records where required.
- Listen to concerns; recognise and take account of signs of change in attitudes and behaviour.
- To attend school staff meetings and to make a full and active contribution to the school through regular duties and willingness to attend residentials, to participate in sports events and extra-curricular activities.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
Interviews will be held in person at the school week commencing 8th September
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aidin every school
- Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Prospect House Primary School
Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old.The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the-art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).
Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,
‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023
Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.prospecthouse.school/
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children.Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support please contact us at 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
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.