General Medical Assistant

General Medical Assistant

Term Time Only (33 weeks per year) | Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Starting September 2026

Salary £13.63 per hour | 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Assistant to join our busy Medical Centre. You will play a crucial role in providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for our pupils. This role will be a mixture of administration, cleaning and clinical support. You will be working 07.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday during term time only (Term Dates - The Leys). Previous experience in a healthcare or educational setting would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

For a full description of the role please see the Candidate Information Pack - General Medical Assistant.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A six-month probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Lead Nurse, c/o Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00am on 22 June 2026.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Assistant to join our busy Medical Centre. You will play a crucial role in providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for our pupils. This role will be a mixture of administration, cleaning and clinical support. You will be working 07.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday during term time only (Term Dates - The Leys). Previous experience in a healthcare or educational setting would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.