Role Overview
The School Health Care Assistant (HCA) will work closely with the School Nurse to support the health and wellbeing of students and staff at Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy. This position requires a compassionate, organised, and proactive individual capable of assisting with medical care, administrative duties, and communication with families and external health teams.
- Employer: Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
- Job Title: Health Care Assistant
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £18,681 to £18,969 per year
- Job Type: Full-time
- Closing Date: 31 October 2025 at 9am
Key Responsibilities
Medical and Care Support
Assist the School Nurse in the day-to-day care of students and staff.
Administer emergency medication as trained.
Support diabetic students with carb counting and pump input when required.
Be willing to train in injection techniques for diabetic care.
Fulfil the role of a first aider, providing basic first aid to pupils and staff where necessary.
Take clinical observations (temperature, blood pressure, pulse) and report findings.
Assist in weight clinics and other health monitoring activities.
Accompany students with medical needs on offsite school trips.
Be familiar with emergency protocols and assist during emergency callouts (blue pen alerts).
Maintain infection control and hand hygiene standards.
Support medication audits and stock checks.
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
Liaise with parents, carers, teachers, and external health professionals.
Complete admin requirements and record keeping in line with school policies (CPOMS/WeAreEvery/etc).
Communicate confidently via phone and email.
Assist with scheduling and coordinating vaccination visits.
Ensure the medical suite is clean, organised, and well-stocked.
Prioritise tasks effectively within the nursing suite.
What Parkwood Hall Offers Its Staff
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy is a day school for pupils aged 8–19 years (soon to be 5–19 years) with moderate to severe learning difficulties and other complex needs including autism and language difficulties.
The academy is passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and pupils are valued and supported to ‘grow, learn and flourish.’ It provides an outstanding and supportive learning environment designed to challenge students and help them achieve success.
The school’s core learning values focus on developing student resilience and their ability to make informed life choices.
Staff Benefits:
Free parking
EAP staff programme
Tea, coffee, and biscuits
Further Information
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
Essential Requirements
Emergency First Aid at Work (or equivalent)
Medication Administration Training (or willingness to complete upon appointment)
Desirable (Can Be Trained Once in Role)
First Aid certification including Paediatric First Aid
Experience working in a school or healthcare setting
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in an educational environment
Willingness to undertake training in:
Medication administration
Emergency medication protocols
Injection techniques
Carb counting for diabetic students
Use of defibrillator
Commitment to Safeguarding
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, and trustees are expected to share this commitment.
The recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media checks
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work verification
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
How to Apply
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