Job Title: Medical & Intimate Care Assistant (Reception)
- Location: Plaistow
- Working Pattern: Full-Time (5 Days a Week), Long-Term
- Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible
Role Overview
A Primary School in Plaistow is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Medical & Intimate Care Assistant to provide 1-on-1 support for a young boy in Reception.
The pupil is fully engaged in learning with no Special Educational Needs (SEN) or academic difficulties; the role focuses entirely on managing his specific medical condition and intimate care. Because maintaining consistency is essential for the pupil, the school requires a staff member available long-term to build a stable relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide frequent intimate care and changing within the designated Reception changing area.
- Manage frequent toileting care caused by prescribed medication, as the pupil has no bowel control.
- Work in partnership with the classroom teacher, who will assist with learner communication while you manage medical care routines.
Candidate Requirements
- Care Background Prioritized: Experience in personal care, complex care, healthcare, care homes, elderly care, or pediatric care is strongly preferred.
- Resilience: Must be completely unphased by complex, frequent intimate care.
- No Teaching Experience Required: Academic or teaching background is not required, as training is provided and classroom teachers handle instruction.
- DBS Status: An Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult workforce) registered on the Update Service is highly desirable for an immediate start.
Training & Support
- Full, hands-on training on intimate care will be delivered on-site by the child’s parents, experienced school staff, and the school nurse.
- Support from classroom teachers and staff to assist with communication and integration.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please get in touch with Elise @ Parker Smith Inclusion 0203 011 4848, elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk