Healthcare Assistant

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (PMLD - School Setting)
Location: Harrow, London
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Term-time only

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic team within a specialist school in Harrow. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to provide high-quality care and assistance that enables each pupil to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Healthcare Assistant Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with feeding, mobility, and medical interventions as required.
• Support teaching staff in delivering tailored educational and therapeutic activities.
• Ensure pupils' safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Maintain accurate records and follow individual care and support plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to promote positive outcomes for pupils.

Healthcare Assistant Attributes:

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with PMLD.
• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting.
• A caring, patient, and professional approach to your work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

This fantastic specialist school is located only a 15 minute walk away from the nearest station, making for an easy commute to and from work.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you as a Healthcare Assistant in Harrow, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%