School First Aider / Administration Assistant
An excellent opportunity for a qualified first aider to support student wellbeing in a secondary school environment, providing first aid, medical support and essential administrative assistance as part of a dedicated education team.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you:
Medical Support Officer, Student Welfare Officer, First Aid Administrator, Pastoral Support Assistant
SALARY: £25,186 FTE, Actual Annual Salary £21,601 (39 weeks term time only)
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.15am-4.15pm and Friday 8.15am-3.45pm, Term Time only (39 weeks per year)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School First Aider / Administration Assistant to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school during an exciting period of growth.
As a School First Aider / Administration Assistant you will be the first point of contact for students, staff and parents regarding first aid and medical matters, playing a vital role in safeguarding, student welfare and daily school operations.
This School First Aider / Administration Assistant position is ideal for someone who is confident, empathetic and well organised, with the ability to prioritise in a busy education environment while delivering high standards of care and administrative support.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the School First Aider / Administration Assistant include:
Providing First Aid Support: Delivering first aid care to students and staff in line with policies and procedures
Medical Administration: Managing student medical records, care plans and medication documentation
Student Welfare Support: Supporting the physical wellbeing of students with professionalism and empathy
Parental Liaison: Acting as a key point of contact for parents regarding medical and first aid matters
Safeguarding Awareness: Following safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of incidents, treatments and medical information
Emergency Response: Responding calmly and effectively to medical incidents and emergencies
Collaboration: Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student needs
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
A recognised First Aid qualification or first aid experience with willingness to obtain a HSE 3 Day First Aid at Work certificate
Previous experience in a first aid, medical, welfare or support-based role
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with students, staff and parents
A calm, empathetic and professional approach
Good organisational skills with attention to detail
DESIRABLE
Experience working within a school or education environment
Knowledge of safeguarding and student welfare procedures
Experience of medical administration or record keeping
BENEFITS
Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
Many opportunities for career progression
Extensive department resources and facilities
One day per academic year a fully paid day off to support personal events
Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
Enrolment in the Teachers Pension Scheme.
A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14210
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