Health Care Assistant - Meadows School

We are seeking a qualified, hard-working, enthusiastic individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, fast-moving school.

The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with SEND students and has the ability to work on their own initiative. You will work closely with external partners administering medication and assisting in pupil feeding.

• An enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEN
• Excellent attention to detail
• Focused on supporting innovative and creative ways
• A clear thinking, positive and organised practitioner
• A team player

• Regular supervision
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Hours: 30 hours per week – Term time only + 1 week (5 INSET days)

Grade: Grade D, SCP 9 to 17, £27,254–£31,022 p.a. (Actual salary £20,143–£23,508 p.a.)

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU
/ Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

Visits: Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on .

Closing Date: 8th July 2026 at 8am

Interviews: 16th July 2026