Job description
Job Title: Classroom Nursing Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Do you have a background in healthcare and a passion for supporting children with complex needs in an educational setting?
GSL Education are delighted to offer a unique opportunity for a Classroom Nursing Assistant to join a dedicated team at a specialist school in Christchurch. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for candidates with medical or care experience who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners with additional needs.
About the Role:
As a Classroom Nursing Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, healthcare professionals, and support teams to ensure pupils with medical or complex learning needs are well cared for and supported throughout their school day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care and supervision to pupils with health and medical requirements during the school day.
- Support pupils with personal care, hygiene, and feeding routines, where necessary.
- Administer or assist with medication, following individual care plans and training.
- Assist pupils in accessing learning by providing 1:1 and small-group support.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to ensure pupils’ safety, dignity, and progress.
- Monitor pupils' physical well-being and report concerns promptly to appropriate staff.
- Promote a calm, supportive atmosphere that enhances learning and development.
- Follow safeguarding and health and safety policies at all times.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in a healthcare, nursing, SEN, or care setting, preferably with children or young people.
- Basic medical knowledge and confidence in supporting individuals with complex needs.
- A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to care and support.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, and school policies effectively.
- Relevant qualifications in health & social care, childcare, or nursing are highly desirable.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly pay rates, reflective of your experience.
- The chance to work in a well-resourced, supportive specialist school environment.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career advice.
- Potential for long-term and progressive opportunities in SEN and care-based roles.
If you're ready to bring your healthcare skills into a nurturing school environment and make a difference where it truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
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.