About this Role
About us:
Lampard Community School is a special school in Barnstaple, North Devon. We educate children aged 5-16 with complex learning difficulties, all of whom have speech, language, communication and interaction needs (SLCN) and are working significantly below age related expectations. We are part of The Special Partnership Trust. All of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The Role:
he Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Healthcare) plays a key role in ensuring that pupils' medical, physical, emotional, and personal care needs are met so they can fully access education and achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with teachers, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies, the postholder coordinates and delivers healthcare support across the school, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students.
The role includes responsibility for administering medication and first aid, maintaining accurate health records, overseeing healthcare plans and medical procedures, monitoring student wellbeing and ensuring compliance with health, safety. In addition to healthcare responsibilities, the HLTA supports pupils' independence, personal development, inclusion, and wellbeing. The role contributes to staff development, policy implementation, multi-agency working, and the wider life of the school and Trust.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to work collaboratively while promoting the values and standards of the school and the Special Partnership Trust. Experience of supporting children, particularly those with special educational needs and healthcare requirements, is essential, alongside the ability to lead healthcare provision and respond effectively to medical and wellbeing needs across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate healthcare provision across the school to ensure pupils' medical and wellbeing needs are met.
- Administer medication and first aid safely, accurately, and in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
- Maintain healthcare records, medical plans, medication logs, and other essential documentation.
- Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
- Monitor pupil wellbeing and respond appropriately to medical, physical, and emotional health concerns.
- Implement healthcare plans, risk assessments, and specialist recommendations to ensure safe and effective support.
- Manage healthcare resources, including medication storage, first aid supplies, and medical equipment.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on healthcare procedures, medical needs, and wellbeing practices.
- Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes by creating a safe, supportive environment where all pupils can learn and thrive.
Our TotalReward Offer
The SpecialPartnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of theTrust.
Our PeopleStrategy is designedto help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well driveengagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and highpotential employees. It reflects ourbelief in putting our people first. Thisdoes not mean putting our learners second. Itis based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our stafffeel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn willprovide the best possible outcome forour learners.
We recognise thatour total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek toprovide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day today needs both at work and outside of work. Theseinclude generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access tohealth/wellbeing tools, training& development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feelvalued.
- generous leave entitlements and pension scheme
- access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities
Safeguarding:
The Special Partnership Trust is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers ofemployment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references,including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordancewith guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertakean online search of all shortlisted candidates.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Healthcare) at The Lampard Community School in Barnstaple employer: Woodlands Park Primary School
First Federation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment at Gatehouse Primary Academy, located just a stone's throw from the beautiful Dawlish beach. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide benefits such as an employee assistance programme and a contributory pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth within our progressive multi-academy trust. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying the supportive culture and ample outdoor space our school has to offer.
Contact Details:
Woodlands Park Primary School Recruitment Team
