First Aider

The Supply Register; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking a School First Aider to join a school in Telford on a temporary basis. You will provide first aid and welfare support to pupils and staff throughout the school day, working 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid First Aid qualification and have prior first aid experience. School or education background is desirable, with a calm, caring and professional manner and strong safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Valid in-date First Aid qualification.
• Previous First Aid experience essential.
• School or education experience desirable.
• Calm and confident when dealing with emergencies.
• Caring, approachable and professional.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing first aid to pupils and staff when required.
• Responding appropriately to accidents, injuries and illness.
• Assessing and treating minor injuries in line with your level of training.
• Maintaining accurate records of first aid incidents.
• Supporting pupils who become unwell during the school day.
• Contacting parents/carers where necessary and following school procedures.
• Ensuring first aid supplies are appropriately maintained.
• Working closely with school staff to promote pupil health, safety and wellbeing.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

First aid qualification

First aid experience

Communication skills

Job description

School First Aider - Telford

Location: Telford

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced First Aider to work within a school in Telford, providing first aid and welfare support to pupils and staff throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing first aid to pupils and staff when required
• Responding appropriately to accidents, injuries and illness
• Assessing and treating minor injuries in line with your level of training
• Maintaining accurate records of first aid incidents
• Supporting pupils who become unwell during the school day
• Contacting parents/carers where necessary and following school procedures
• Ensuring first aid supplies are appropriately maintained
• Working closely with school staff to promote pupil health, safety and wellbeing
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a valid and in-date First Aid qualification
• Previous First Aid experience is essential
• Previous school or education experience would be desirable
• Calm and confident when dealing with emergencies
• Caring, approachable and professional
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

Vetting Requirements

All candidates will be required to complete our full safeguarding and vetting process before commencing work.

Minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months

Three references required if you have not previously worked with childre