School Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job Introduction

Salary: £16,835.77 - £17,102.39 - per annum (actual)

Hours: 27.5

Contract: Term time plus 5 days

About us

The Chiltern School is an Area Special School in Central Bedfordshire. Our school offers all through education from 3-19 years. Our experienced staff provide stimulating learning opportunities addressing the needs of pupils with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have associated needs which include communication and social interaction, physical, sensory and medical.

The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We encourage and welcome visits to school.

About the job

We are looking for School Health Care Assistants to join us to assist pupils and staff deliver daily personal care and medical needs.

About you

This post would suit someone with experience in personal care and medical processes within a school setting with the ability to respond and communicate empathetically with children and young adults.

Application process

To apply for this role please visit https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/

Interview date: 16th November 2026

Attached documents:

• Health Care Assistant Oct 26.pdf - job description