Nurse Assistant- School Transport

Nurse Assistant- School Transport

Location: Brixton, South London
Pay: £22 per hour
Contract: PAYE
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are recruiting a Nurse / Specialist Assistant to support a child with medical needs during daily school transport in South London.

This position is suitable for an NMC -registered nurse, healthcare assistant or experienced specialist assistant with current Buccal Midazolam Training and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check .

As a Nurse / Specialist Assistant, you will accompany the child between home and school, monitor their wellbeing and respond to medical emergencies when required.

Candidates must have:

Buccal Midazolam Training,

Knowledge of seizure recognition

Enhanced DBS check.

Pay and Working Hours

• £22 per hour through PAYE.
• 30 guaranteed paid hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Morning school run: approximately 07:30–09:30.
• Afternoon school run: approximately 14:30–16:30.

Exact reporting times will be confirmed before starting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a Nurse / Specialist Assistant during school transport.
• Accompany the child safely between home and school.
• Monitor the child's condition and recognise seizures.
• Administer prescribed emergency buccal midazolam when required, in line with the child's individual care plan, training and applicable procedures.
• Respond calmly to medical emergencies and contact emergency services when necessary.
• Work alongside the driver to maintain the child's safety and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally and report incidents appropriately.

Essential Requirements

• Current Buccal Midazolam Training with appropriate competency for the role.
• An Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
• Knowledge of seizure recognition and emergency response.
• A calm, compassionate and responsible approach.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.
• Satisfactory references and completion of client checks.

An NMC -registered nurse is preferred. Experienced healthcare assistants and specialist passenger assistants with current Buccal Midazolam Training and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check will also be considered.

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