About the role
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Salary
SCP Points 12-15 (£29,542 - £31,015 FTE)
Contract Type
Permanent, 33.5 hours per week, term time plus up to 5 training days.
Flexible and part-time working requests are welcomed; however, this role requires availability for at least three full school days per week.
Location
Billing Brook School, Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, organised, and proactive Health Care Assistant and Medical Needs Coordinator to join our school. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe and effective management of pupils' medical needs across the school.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of administering medication, maintain accurate medical records, and working within established healthcare procedures and systems and best practice in supporting children and young people with medical needs. They must be computer literate and confident using electronic record-keeping systems to record medication administration, monitor stock levels, and maintain pupil healthcare information.
The post holder will work closely with pupils, families, nursing services, school staff, and external professionals to ensure the highest standards of medical care and support are maintained.
This role will have a significant and positive impact on pupils and the school.
About You
The key skills for this job are:
Compassionate and child-centred approach.
- Professional and reliable.
- Calm under pressure and confident in responding to medical situations.
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to promoting the wellbeing, health, and safety of all pupils.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Sick pay
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Access to employee wellbeing support (EAP)
- Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Application Information
Closing Date: Thursday 15 October 2026, 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
To apply, please apply through MyNewTerm using the link below.
Please ensure that you carefully read the job description and person specification, and use your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet the requirements of the role.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the HR Team on 01604 773910.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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