Attendance & First Aid Assistant (St Catherine's College)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Attendance & First Aid Assistant to promote excellent student attendance and support student health and wellbeing. This part-time, term-time position offers an opportunity to shape a newly created role. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, a First Aid qualification, and additional training in safeguarding is desirable. The role includes a comprehensive range of benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and free medical healthcare membership.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free membership to Benenden Private Medical Healthcare

Excellent career development opportunities

Free flu vaccine

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Good level of general education with GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to complete training.
• Desirable training in safeguarding, medical administration, or attendance management.

Responsibilities

• Support student attendance by maintaining accurate daily attendance systems.
• Provide high-quality first aid and healthcare support to students.
• Maintain accurate records regarding student health and welfare.

Skills

First Aid qualification

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 30

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 01 December 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Catherine's College
Priory Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 7EJ

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.stcatherines.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Attendance & First Aid Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance & First Aid Assistant to play a key role in promoting excellent student attendance and supporting the health and wellbeing of our school community.

You will work as part of the Attendance Team to ensure daily attendance systems are accurate, effective, and supportive of student progress. Alongside this, you will provide high-quality first aid and healthcare support, maintaining accurate records and promoting student welfare.

As this is a newly created post, there will be scope to shape and develop the role as the College's needs evolve.

You should have a good level of general education, including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths; First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training); additional training in safeguarding, medical administration, or attendance management is desirable.

We know it is a competitive market and are proud of what we can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free membership to Benenden Private Medical Healthcare
• Excellent career development opportunities
• A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee
• Free flu vaccine
• A café that serves at breakfast, break and lunch using freshly sourced ingredients
• Highly visible supportive senior leaders
• A friendly, supportive, caring, and sociable staff team
• Free Parking

Completed application forms and letters of application should be sent directly to the college addressed to [e-mail].

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 1 December 2025.

St Catherine’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Prohibition and overseas checks will also be completed if necessary.

For more information about this position, to organise a tour of the College or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sandie Windsor, Head of Personnel, on 01323 465469.

ABOUT US

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.