Health Care Assistant

Role: Health Care Assistant 

Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £12,650 

Working Pattern: 22.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Are you a compassionate individual dedicated to ensuring the dignity, safety, and welfare of students requiring personal support? Join us as a Health Care Assistant, providing essential domestic care and general welfare support to students with complex needs, particularly around hygiene, mobility, and meal times. This role demands meticulous attention to safety protocols, adherence to individual care plans, and a non-discriminatory approach to care.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am immensely proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Located near key commuting routes in Stockton-on-Tees, our academy is a place that will capture your heart.

Our dedicated staff has a relentless pursuit of improving student lives, giving them a launchpad to fulfill their ambitions. This is an improving school.  What sets us apart are the strong relationships we have; staff know our students and families well, fostering an environment where students flourish and are motivated to be their best.

We serve an area of deprivation with a strong moral purpose: to ensure students have the opportunity to transform their lives through the best education they are entitled to. We value practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in their field. Leaders invest heavily in the development of employee talent across all areas of Academy life.

We invest in our staff's workload, wellbeing, and professional development. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, click here, Click Here

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Abigail Davies, HR Assistant at a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com

You will ensure the personal care needs of identified students are met, adhering rigorously to academy policy regarding hygiene, lifting, and medicine administration. This includes safely using specialist equipment, such as hoists and beds, and assisting students with mobility for appointments or hydrotherapy sessions. 
 

You will support students during meal times, which may involve specialized procedures such as gastrostomy tube feeding, and ensure medicines are dispensed precisely according to policy and individual care plans. Crucially, you must report any changes or causes for concern immediately to your line manager.

 

• To view the full job description please click here.

Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a First Aid qualification within 12 months of starting the role. Experience working in a care environment is essential. Crucial skills include an ability to cope with the personal and physical needs of children and young adults, alongside a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining pupil dignity at all times. The post holder must demonstrate effective communication and be fully aware of the requirement to always follow lifting and handling, hygiene, and dignity procedures. 

• To view the person specification please click here.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

• Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here

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Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.