Medical Centre Assistant Location: Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ Salary : £12.88 - £13.49 per hour ( £23,013.97 - £24,103.92 actual salary per year) Dependant on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week, Term time only Contract: Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract Until August 2025 Start Date: As soon as possible Aurora White House School and Aurora Eccles School We’re currently looking for a Medical Centre Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract basis. Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. With small classes, typically 7 children and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT. To take a virtual look around our schools please click here: Eccles Virtual Tour or White House Virtual Tour Main Purpose of the Role: To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate medical and pastoral care in all aspects of your work. To provide the highest level of care and support for all pupils at Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, and to administer medication as required and instructed. Key Duties Carry out routine and non-routine medical administration as directed by the School Nurse, ensuring that the necessary documentation including written consent from parents/carers and Medical Administration Record (MAR) etc., has been completed before any medication is given to a pupil and in accordance with the Aurora Medication Policy and Procedures. Ensure that a MAR has been completed as directed by the Registered School Nurse before giving any routine medication. In the absence of the School Nurse this can be undertaken providing appropriate training and competence has been met. Ensure that any medication errors are reported immediately as per the Aurora Group Medication Policy and Procedure. Ensure safe storage, supply and administration of drugs including controlled drugs and health equipment in accordance with the Aurora Group’s Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, and comply with legal requirements at all times. Update pupil administration systems to ensure timely data collection and confidentiality. Effectively use information technology for the benefit of pupil care in accordance with the Aurora Group’s Information Technology Policies. To assist with prompt and effective communication relating to changes in pupil health and wellbeing status to the School Nurse, Clinical Lead or wider school team as appropriate. Promptly deal with equipment failure in accordance with the Aurora Group procedure. Promptly report all incidents or accidents involving pupils, visitors or staff and take appropriate action according to Aurora Group Policy. Ensure the safekeeping of pupil’s property in the Medical Centre such as medication and spare clothing. Supporting the School Nurse with the administration duties involved in implementing and maintaining Individual Health Care Plans ensuring that plans are current and in date. Supporting the School Nurse with administrative duties during the admission of new students. Following relevant training, to provide Medication Administration training to education staff members as needed. Support the School Nurse with delivering training as needed. Undertake other medical Centre duties as directed and overseen by the School Nurse or Clinical Lead as required. Undertake other duties related to the identification, maintenance, and audit of the first aid kits, eye wash stations, burns kits and other first aid equipment on site as directed by the Business Manager Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description - Medical Centre Assistant Qualifications GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential. Medication Management qualification at level 3 is desirable Hold or be prepared to train for first aid qualification e.g. FAW and/or Paediatric First Aid. Hold, or be prepared to work towards a qualification in care at level 2 or above. To be competent in clinical skills such as Diabetes and Epilepsy Management as required and undertake relevant training. To complete and retain competence in First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid Training, medication management training programme and other specialist courses such as Epilepsy Awareness and Buccal Midazolam Skills and Experience Experience of working in a school environment or working with children in a care environment Experience of working in a team. Experience of medication management. Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs such as ADHD, ASD and SEMH. Ability to understand a range of facts and information quickly and make safe decisions. Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop. Demonstrate respect for people’s dignity and provide compassionate care. Ability to work independently and take responsibility and be accountable for own decisions. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to adapt communication style to the needs of the individual, and if necessary through signs and symbols. Demonstrate empathy. Ability to remain calm and focused. Ability to work flexibly responding appropriately to the changing demands in workload. Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. What’s on offer? Training and Development Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. FREE Lunch All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost along with free teas and coffees Save money on your bills With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (terms apply) Family fun Family swim on site Free onsite parking How to Apply: You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact liz.hudsonthe-aurora-group.com Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.