Healthcare Assistant (part time)

19 hrs per week, Term time of 34 weeks plus INSET

£26,917 full time equivalent (£9,761 pro rata for dependent on experience)

Reporting To: Lead School Nurse

We are seeking to appoint a Health Care Assistant to support the Lead School Nurse in providing medical care to students, ensuring the health and well-being of the school community. The role involves the administration of first aid, maintaining health records, managing student medical needs, and contributing to the overall health and safety protocols within the school environment.

They will enjoy supporting the school’s vision and mission in the years ahead and making a difference to the lives of the pupils at this fantastic school with 180 years of history.

The successful candidate will have:

• First aid certification (e.g., St. John Ambulance, Red Cross).
• Experience working in a healthcare setting, as a Health Care Assistant or similar role (such as emergency care assistant).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Computer literate, competent with all Microsoft programmes and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Medically fit and able to cope with the physical demand of the role.
• Full clean driving license
• A compassionate, calm and patient approach to student care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For further information see the candidate pack on our website - sibford.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 26th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 29th October 2026.

To apply, please complete our application form available on our website and return to [email protected]

We are unable to accept CVs due to Safer Recruitment Practices.

We reserve the right to close prior to this date should sufficient applications be received. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process; early applications are therefore encouraged.

Sibford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check.

Additional benefits including free parking, excellent free lunches while on shift, use of our leisure facilities, company pension, Employee Assistant Programme and access to a range of retail store discounts.

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for interview at the school.

We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship

Pay: £26,917.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person