Education Healthcare Worker and First Aid Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Education Healthcare Worker and First Aid Leader to support individual pupils' healthcare needs. The ideal candidate will have a current First Aid Certificate, be adaptable, and work well in a team. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata for 32.5 hours a week during term time, plus 2 additional days.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils with their healthcare needs according to plans.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of medical needs.
• Deliver programs devised by health professionals.

Skills

First Aid Certificate

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

JOB TITLE: Education Healthcare Worker and First Aid Leader

SCHOOL: Smithills School

WORKING PATTERN: 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, TERM TIME ONLY PLUS 2 DAYS

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: grade E Scp 11 - 17 £28,142 - £31,022 pa PRO RATA

Actual Salary at point 11 approx. £20,853

CLOSING DATE: Friday 29th August 2025 at9.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed

THE ROLE:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to meet the needs of individual pupils according to guidance and direction provided by the Class Teacher /SENDCo/Healthcare professionals as appropriate and to be responsible for carrying out specific medical procedures. You will maintain an up to date register of medical needs and ensure all healthcare needs of the child are met in accordance with healthcare plans. You will

assist in the preparation and distribution of any relevant paperwork i.e. PEEPs, PEPs Risk Assessments and work with multi-agencies to support Early Help meetings. You will deliver programmes of work devised by and under the direction of health professionals e.g., speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be able to work on your own initiative and also as part of a team, be adaptable, well organised and self motivated. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks and have an awareness of Health & Safety issues. You will hold a current First Aid Certificate and be willing to upgrade qualifications as appropriate.

ABOUT US:

Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the application pack to see what we can offer you and for details of dates and times when you can visit our school.

Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

CVs and late applications will not be accepted

Smithills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further details of the role and to access the application form please see below:

Application Pack
Application Form

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