Job Title: Classroom Nursing Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Contract type: Full Time/Part-time
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a background in healthcare or SEN support?
GSL Education are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity at a friendly and inclusive school in Christchurch, seeking a passionate and caring Classroom Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team!
About the role:
As a Classroom Nursing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with medical needs, ensuring they receive both the healthcare and educational assistance required to thrive in a school environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and healthcare professionals to provide tailored support for students with complex medical conditions, disabilities, or additional learning needs.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
* Providing one-on-one and group support to students with medical and educational needs.
* Assisting with personal care, mobility support, and medical interventions as required.
* Monitoring students' health conditions and administering medication under guidance.
* Supporting students with SEN, physical disabilities, or complex healthcare needs.
* Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals to implement EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans).
* Promoting independence, confidence, and inclusion within the classroom.
* Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
The Successful Candidate Will:
* A healthcare background, such as nursing, care work, or SEN support.
* Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
* Knowledge of medical procedures such as administering medication, feeding support, or mobility assistance (training can be provided).
* A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach to working with children with additional needs.
* Relevant qualifications in healthcare, SEN support, or education (desirable but not essential).
* Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff and families effectively.
To work with GSL Education as a Classroom Nursing Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
* Earn £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, based on experience.
* Full-time position with part-time options available.
* Begin your rewarding journey immediately.
* Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Classroom Nursing Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Christchurch!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Classroom Nursing Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.