Health and Welfare Assistant – Horton Lodge Special School Full Time

Health and Welfare Assistant

Horton Lodge Special School

Horton Lodge Special School is looking for enthusiastic Health and Welfare Support Assistant (HSWA) to join our team from 1st June 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional and complex needs, supporting their health, wellbeing and full participation in school life.

Working under the direction of teaching and health professionals, you will provide both clinical and non-clinical support to pupils, ensuring they are safe, healthy and able to access learning and wider school activities. The role includes supporting pupils with personal care, medical needs and physical management, in line with individual care plans

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:15-14:45

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support pupils with personal care, health, welfare and first aid needs
• Carry out delegated clinical interventions (e.g. administering medication, enteral feeding) following training and competency assessment
• Support pupils’ physical management, including safe manual handling and toileting care
• Assist with therapy programmes as directed by professionals
• Escort pupils around school and support inclusion in lessons and activities
• Support pupils on educational visits and off-site activities
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction
• Prepare learning environments and undertake routine administrative tasks
• Liaise appropriately with parents, carers and professionals
• Promote safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and the overall ethos of the school

In return you will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a role that makes a genuine difference every day
• Work with happy, enthusiastic pupils
• Work in a beautiful location and welcoming school environment
• Work with a supportive and passionate team, dedicated to pupil success
• Undertake training and professional development
• Access a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell scheme

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01538 306214 or email Lucy, the headteacher: office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026 (12 midday)

Interview Date: Week commencing 4th May

Your application should consist of an Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form and an accompanying letter (no more than an A4 page) detailing your skills, knowledge, suitability and experience in relation to the job description and person specification. Please email completed applications to Lucy Bloor at office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk

Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; applicants will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including an enhanced DBS disclosure and online searches