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Join Danecourt School as a Health Care Assistant!
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Contract: Permanent
Term Time Only: 39 weeks per year
Start Date: As soon as possible
Actual Salary: Grade D2 (Points 4–11, £18,356.81 – £20,878.91) + SEN Allowance £1,539
A Career with Purpose
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day? At Danecourt School, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we provide outstanding education and care for children with complex needs. We are seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our supportive team.
This is a role with real purpose. You will support children’s medical and personal needs, enabling them to learn, play, and thrive in a safe and inclusive environment.
What You’ll Do
1. Provide medical and personal care, including medication, feeding, and toileting.
2. Support pupils with healthcare needs so they can access learning and enrichment.
3. Monitor wellbeing, update care plans, and report concerns.
4. Coordinate First Aid, maintaining resources and accurate records.
5. Build positive relationships with families and health professionals.
6. Offer reassurance and pastoral support for children who are unwell or upset.
7. Ensure safe participation in trips, swimming, and wider school activities.
8. Contribute to safeguarding and inclusion policies.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is:
9. Caring, empathetic, and motivated to support children’s wellbeing.
10. Experienced in healthcare, education, or caregiving (SEND experience desirable).
11. Calm, professional, and a strong team player.
12. Organised, proactive, and open to training for medical needs.
13. Ideally holds NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (training available).
What We Offer
At Danecourt, you’ll be part of a welcoming and inclusive school community. We offer:
14. A meaningful role where you’ll see the impact of your care every day.
15. Term-time hours for work–life balance.
16. Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
17. Staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance support.
18. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
19. The pride of working in an award-winning SEND school.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We warmly encourage visits so you can see first-hand what makes Danecourt such a special place to work.