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School Nurse (RNC) – SEN School
Location: Barking
Pay: Scale 6 – Term-Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent – Full time
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a qualified and compassionate School Nurse ready to make a difference in a specialist SEN school?
Create Education is working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive special school in Barking and Dagenham, currently seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a rewarding term-time position in a setting that caters to children and young people with Autism, PMLD, and SLD, aged 4-18.
The school’s vision is grounded in providing a nurturing environment that allows every pupil to build confidence, develop emotional regulation, and find their voice through music. As part of the teaching team, you’ll have the chance to deliver a tailored, well-structured curriculum that supports every student's individual needs.
About the Role:
This is a key role within the school’s multidisciplinary team, supporting the medical, emotional, and physical wellbeing of pupils with a range of complex needs. The School Nurse will work closely with staff, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered in line with the school’s values: Inspire, Empower, Achieve.
3 points from their recent Ofsted report, we think you should know:
“Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy attending. They benefit from warm and caring relationships with staff.”
“Leaders have created a well-designed curriculum that is ambitious and adapted to meet pupils’ individual needs.”
“Staff are well trained and passionate about supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties.”Ideal Candidate:
Registered Children’s Nurse, ideally with a school nursing qualification and paediatric first aid certificate
Proven experience working in paediatric or special needs settings
Strong clinical, organisational, and communication skills
Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding legislation
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Flexible, empathetic, and proactive in approachWhy work through Create Education?
Permanent contract with term-time only working
Competitive pay based on Scale 6
Term-time hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Access to a supportive consultant and ongoing professional development
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a specialist school environment
APSCo Compliance+ accredited
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If you're a School Nurse who is passionate about working with children with complex needs and want to be part of an inspiring school community, apply today. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Applications will be considered without school nurse experience for the right candidate.
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