Overview:
School Nurse Assistant
Band 3 - £25,760 - £27,476
22.5 Hours per week - Term time only
Permanent
Responsibilities:
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised School Nurse Assistant to join the Calderdale 5–19 Public Health Nursing Service to support the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of children by supporting the measurement and data collection of Reception and Year 6 pupils across Calderdale schools engaging with children, families and schools to ensure the safe, accurate and sensitive delivery of NCMP.
The Successful Candidate Will:
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Support the delivery of the National Child Measurement Programme in primary schools
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Accurately measure children’s height and weight following national guidance
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Record and manage data in line with information governance and confidentiality requirements
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Prepare equipment and ensure infection prevention and control standards are met
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Provide reassurance and promote a positive experience for children and schools
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Work collaboratively with school staff and the wider 5–19 team
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Assist with administration, including SMS, data entry and follow-up processes
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Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with policy and governance requirements
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Contribute positively to service development and continuous improvement
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Be able to travel to a range of school sites across Calderdale, essential for this role
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:
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Friendly, approachable, and confident working with children and families
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Organised, reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
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Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
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Comfortable working in school environments and travelling across Calderdale
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Literate and numerate with basic IT skills
Experience & Background
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Experience working with children or young people (health, education or community setting)
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to follow protocols and work to national standards
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Flexibility to meet service needs (including school-based working and travel)
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Knowledge of the National Childhood Measurement Programme
Personal Attributes
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Strong team player
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Hard-working, flexible, and committed
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Enthusiastic and passionate about improving the health and well-being of children
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Able to work independently while contributing effectively to team goals
Why Join Locala and the Public Health Young People’s Service
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Be part of a service that improves outcomes for children, young people and families across Calderdale.
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Make a meaningful difference to children’s health outcomes
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Access to training, supervision and opportunities to develop skills within public health and community services.
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Work within a friendly, inclusive and collaborative 5–19 team that values your contribution.
This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
For more information please refer to Job Description & Person Specification
To discuss the role further please contact Jennifer Field at [email protected]
Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.
Closing date – 18/06/2026
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications
About us
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.”
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
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Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
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Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
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Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
