Job description
A Classroom Nursing Assistant is required in Poole!
Classroom Nursing Assistant
Location: Poole
Salary: £ - £ Per Hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you a compassionate and caring individual with a background in healthcare, ready to support children’s medical and educational needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Classroom Nursing Assistant to join schools in Poole.
As a Classroom Nursing Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with medical or physical needs, ensuring their safety, comfort, and engagement in learning. You will assist teaching staff in creating a supportive learning space while offering medical care and reassurance to students who require additional attention during the school day.
Responsibilities:
* Support students with medical or physical conditions throughout the school day.
* Administer medication or basic first aid as directed by school health plans.
* Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
* Provide personal care when necessary, following appropriate safeguarding protocols.
* Monitor students’ well-being and report any health concerns to relevant staff.
* Help prepare and adapt learning resources to suit students’ individual needs.
* Foster positive relationships and promote independence among pupils.
Requirements:
* Experience working in healthcare, nursing, or educational support is essential.
* Relevant qualification such as Cache Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Careor equivalent is preferred.
* Basic First Aid and/or Paediatric First Aid certification is desirable.
* A caring, patient, and empathetic nature with strong communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and medical professionals.
* Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection policies.
If you’re ready to combine your healthcare experience with a passion for education and make a real impact as a Classroom Nursing Assistant in Poole — apply now!
To work with GSL Education as a Classroom Nursing Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Classroom Nursing Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.