Hours: 12 hours, Term time only. Mondays and Tuesdays 8:45 – 3:15

Rate of pay: Band C Scale point 5-8, £12.85 - £13.47 per hour. £24,790 - £25,992 (pro rata)

Contract type: Permanent        

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children with special needs? Do you have experience in tube-feeding and administering medication? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at The Orchard School.

The Orchard School is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our pupils.  We are looking for individuals who are adaptable, reliable and excellent team players.

One of the key responsibilities of this role is to closely collaborate with the Community Children's Nurses to ensure that children in our school who require enteral feeding are fed appropriately and safely. You will be responsible for undertaking and maintaining training and competencies related to the tube-feeding of individual pupils, following the guidelines set by the Community Children's Nurses. It will be your duty to ensure that your training is always up-to-date.

Adhering strictly to the training and guidance provided, you will feed children via nasogastric tube or via gastrostomy. Furthermore, you will administer medication to pupils as required, ensuring their well-being and safety.

The applicant will need to possess:

• High standards of written and spoken English
• This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for the role
• Appropriate qualifications, as detailed on job specification

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs, then we would love to hear from you. Join our team at The Orchard School and be part of our mission to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all our pupils.