First Aid, Medical & Administrative Assistant

Elton High; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elton High in Walshaw (Greater Manchester) is seeking a committed First Aid, Medical and Administrative Assistant to join the Student Support team. The post is full-time (30 hours per week, term time plus two days during school closure) with a pro-rata salary of £19,297–£20,568, and an FTE equivalent of £27,274–£29,071.

You will provide comprehensive first aid, manage student medical needs, and maintain records, while also offering administrative support when workload allows.

Qualifications

• First aid qualification is essential.
• Experience in admin/office duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and medical services to students.
• Manage medical records and follow-up.
• Provide general administrative support as capacity allows.

Skills

First Aid

Job description

VACANCY FIRST AID, MEDICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Required as soon as possible

Governors of this popular, successful and oversubscribed 11-16 High School are seeking to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic First Aid, Medical & Administrative Assistant to join our Student Support team. The post is Grade 7 £27,274 - £29,071 full-time equivalent, (actual pro-rata salary £19,297 - £20,568). Please note, the post is currently subject to job evaluation. The successful applicant will be employed to work 30 hours per week (term time plus two days worked during periods of school closure), and will join a strong and supportive Student Support department that is dedicated to supporting the students of the school.

The First Aid, Medical and Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive first aid and medical services across the school, acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day first aid, medication and student medical needs. The postholder will take ownership of associated records, processes and follow-up to help ensure that first aid and medical arrangements are safe, organised and consistently managed.

When first aid and medical demands allow, the postholder will also provide general administrative support, helping increase capacity within the wider administrative team.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous reports. The inspection team noted that “Pupils describe feeling happy, safe and proud of their school.” Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with relationships between students and staff, describing them as “warm, respectful and trusting.”

The success of our school is built on the expertise of our high-quality staff. We have a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the very best practice, moreover we have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give of their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the well-being of everyone in our school community and consistently review opportunities to further promote staff well-being.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and suitably experienced candidate to contribute to our next steps in pushing Elton to realise its potential as one of the very best schools in the Greater Manchester area.

The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways crisscrossing the area plus the Metrolink Light Rapid Transit system with a fast and frequent service from Bury centre through Manchester city centre to East Didsbury.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Further information can be provided by Mr James Tomlinson (Deputy Headteacher), via email: [e-mail] Also, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Tomlinson if you wish to arrange a visit to the school.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th November 2026 AT 9 AM

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Application Form