About this Role
Salary: Grade 3, Point 7,
Work Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum
Location: Corby Business Academy
Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Make a difference to students’ health, wellbeing and success!
We are seeking a caring, compassionate and highly organised Educational Healthcare Assistant to join our school community and provide high-quality health support to students.
Working closely with the Teaching Staff and Pastoral Team, you will provide first aid, emergency care and treatment for illness or injury, following school policies and agreed protocols. You will administer delegated oral, inhaled and topical medications, maintain accurate and confidential medical records, and ensure medicines and medical supplies are stored, used and disposed of safely.
You will play a key role in promoting health education and wellbeing, supporting students with physical and mental health concerns, and developing individual care plans in partnership with students, parents and staff. You will also recognise and report serious incidents, welfare concerns and significant health issues, making appropriate referrals when required.
About Corby Business Academy
Corby Business Academy is a school committed to providing the very best for the community it serves. We have already undergone significant change in recent years under new leadership and our goals for further development remain ambitious. We work relentlessly in providing a high quality broad and balanced curriculum with stimulating learning experiences for all our students. This is underpinned by our strong sense of common purpose that is palpable in the Academy’s day to day operation. We aim to actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. Our staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
In April 2023 the Academy was judged to be GOOD in all areas by OFSTED, who highlighted that:
“Leaders have brought about significant improvement at this school. They focus on providing an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”.
“Leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct, which is having a positive impact. Pupils behave very well in lessons. During lesson changeover times and at breaktimes, the school is calm and orderly”.
“Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, ‘My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, cared for and listened to at this school”.
Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave entitlementstarting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
- One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discountswith local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
- A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold luncheach day during term time when you work in one of our Trust schools.
- Payment of professional subscription / membership- If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme- We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
- Additional health benefitsincluding aHealth Care cash plan and access to an online GP
- Cycle to Workscheme.
- Ongoing opportunities for training and developmentand access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
- Collaborative and Ambitious colleagueswith the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
- Be the difference- At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a \"ticket for life.\" If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
Safer Recruitment
Careand respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
Acopy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The Trust’s position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.
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