Healthcare Assistant - Ossett Academy (E6135) - Accord MAT

Ossett Academy and Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a full time Healthcare Assistant to provide first aid, medical and health care support to pupils on a daily basis.

The successful applicant will be required to have the ability to apply emotional resilience on a day-to-day basis, dealing with pupils and parents/carers, where required. Successful candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all colleagues and pupils alike. This role represents a great opportunity within a friendly, positive and professional academic environment. The successful candidate may also be required to work flexibly across the Trust.

The role will take daily responsibility for the provision of first aid treatment to pupils and as required, staff and visitors. As part of the role, you will also take responsibility for the provision of prescribed medicine to pupils diagnosed with medication conditions in line with their agreed care plans.

The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.

At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given the opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm, friendly environment.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.