Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a part-time Health Care Assistant to join our wonderful Health Centre team, in the heart of a thriving independent co-educational day and boarding school, Taunton School.

The successful candidate will help with the coordination of health and wellbeing services for all pupils ensuring that high quality nursing provision is delivered across the five schools and nursery.

The role is the first point of contact for pupils and requires someone who is proactive, flexible and empathetic.

With experience of working with children and young people, and a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding, you will be capable of providing the highest possible care and attention to our pupils. To be successful in your application you will have a strong understanding of child protection, along with skills such as: excellent IT skills. exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to act on your own initiative.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school which prides itself on the high calibre of staff who make up our warm, friendly and diverse community.

More Information & How to Apply

This role is part-time and permanent, working term time only plus additional days per year.
Hours of work are 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a rota basic, to include an occasional Saturday.

For a more detailed look at the job description please visit the schools website.

The closing date

for receipt of applications is Sunday 22nd June, however please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.

SAFEGUARDING

Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School's due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person