Overview
Personal/Medical Care Assistant - Haughton School
Permanent 25 hours per week. Haughton School, Queen Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4BW. Term Time + 5 PD days. Scale 2: £12.85 - £13.05 per hour. Start Date: ASAP (subject to Safer Recruitment checks).
Haughton School is a Primary Special School for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical / medical needs.
Responsibilities
* We wish to appoint a Personal/Medical Care Assistant to support identified children who have additional personal care and medical needs.
* The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the Medical Care Coordinator in providing assistance with routine personal and medical care which includes tube feeding, diabetes management and stoma care. Full training will be given; previous experience in supporting children with their health needs would be an advantage.
Safeguarding and compliance
* We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children.
* Shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
* The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant.
Application process
* Closing Date: 5pm Friday 7th November 2025.
* Interviews will be held on Monday 17th November 2025.
* To Apply: Application forms should be completed in full and emailed to haughton.jobs@taw.org.uk.
Additional information
* Equality and diversity: We are committed to equality and diversity.
* Attached documents: Job Description, Application Form, Application Form Notes.
This post is a role within a school environment and includes safeguarding responsibilities. No other unrelated job listings are included.
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