Special School Nurse Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central London Community Health Trust Special School Nurse Assistant The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Barnet Special School Nursing team are looking for a flexible, motivated and highly skilled health care assistant to join us in supporting children and young people with health needs to attend school and achieve their potential. We are based in 2 Special Schools in Barnet, Oakleigh School and Maple down but also provide outreach services to Oak Lodge and Northway. You willbe expected to travel between sites to support the nursing team with tasks such as heights and weights so will need excellent communication skills, administration and IT skills to support the team in delivering a high-quality service to the pupils and any professional partners. Working within the environment of special schools is extremely rewarding and our small friendly team look forward to welcoming you. Please do not hesitate to call and arrange an informal visit with Katie Gallagher-Moran k.gallagher-moran1@nhs.net. This position is term time only. While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process Main duties of the job You will support registered nurses to provide safe, high-quality care for children and young people with complex healthcare and additional needs in special schools. Key duties include: Supporting children's care plans and administering medication in line with CLCH policies and procedures. Carrying out height and weight measurements and completing continence assessments. Working closely with registered nurses and liaising with other agencies involved in a child's care. Supporting the training of Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants so they can deliver children's care plans safely while at school. Contributing to the development of evidence-based practice within the Special Schools Nursing Team. Working flexibly as part of the team and independently when required, including occasions when you may be the only member of the nursing team on site. We will provide appropriate support and training to help you develop in the role and support children and young people to attend school and achieve their potential. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number 824-NORTH-8349950 Job locations Mapledown school Claremont Road Barnet NW2 1TR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and person