Job Description

Job Title: Medical Support Coordinator

Working pattern:

35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

Start Date:

October 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage all medical and first aid procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines. Administer and audit medications, maintaining accurate medical records and care plans. Write, review, and update medical support plans and risk assessments for students. Coordinate with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure students' needs are met. Organise medical and SEND training for staff, keeping records up to date. Support students with medical needs, continence management, and personal care. Lead medical arrangements for school trips and visits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting children and young people.

What we are looking for:

Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent). First Aid certificate (or willingness to train in paediatric and workplace first aid) Experience of supporting children or young people with complex SEND and medical needs Knowledge of medical, SEND, and safeguarding procedures. Ability to write and maintain accurate medical support plans and risk assessments. Excellent communication skills to work effectively with students, families, colleagues, and external professionals. Committed to the values and ethos of Dawn House School and Speech and Language UK

About Us

Dawn House, a Speech and Language UK school, is a day and residential school dedicated to supporting children with complex speech and language challenges. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centred environment with communication at its heart. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we give young people the communication skills they need to face the future with confidence. Visit our website here.

Why Us?

Because...

Dawn House School is a Speech and Language UK specialist school for children aged 5-19 with complex or severe speech and language challenges. You will collaborate with a team of therapists, educators, and external professionals and shape mental health practices and drive meaningful change in education.

Because

...We know that with the right help, children can go on to thrive and our school is designed to give them the best possible futures. You will work closely with students aged 5-19 who face communication and emotional challenges.

Because...

1.9 million children in the UK are currently struggling with talking and understanding words and you can help change that.

How to Apply

To apply please send a completed Application Form together with the further information form to School Business Administrator

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Tuesday,7th October 2025

Accessibility Support

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at

hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk

and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Find out what this means here

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate's employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found on our school website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,894.00-24,054.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

First Aid Certificate (or willingness to train in paediatric and workplace first aid)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred) school or similar setting: 1 year (preferred) supporting young people with complex SEND and medical: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/10/2025