First Aider & Admin Assistant

Gosforth Group; Middle Brunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer salary guidance

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Great Park Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated First Aider & Administrative Assistant to join its support team. You will deliver first aid, maintain welfare records and provide reception and admin support to ensure smooth day-to-day school operations.

You’ll handle medical records, respond to enquiries, manage records/databases, and contribute to safeguarding and a professional, approachable school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administration and organisational abilities.
• Proficient ICT skills (Word and Excel).
• Experience of first aid, administration or clerical work.
• Experience delivering first aid to children and/or adults.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Professional, calm and friendly under pressure.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first aid and welfare support to students.
• Support reception services and handle enquiries from parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate medical records and welfare databases.
• Assist with a range of administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare policies and practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Admin skills

ICT skills (Word/Excel)

First aid experience

Child/adult first aid

Workload management

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane
Great Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 9FR

Your Role

We are seeking a highly organised, caring and proactive First Aider & Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated support team. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining responsibility for the school's first aid provision with a wide range of administrative and reception duties.

As the first point of contact for first aid matters, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our students. Alongside this, you will provide effective administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the academy.

As First Aider & Administrative Assistant, you will provide high-quality first aid and welfare support to students, ensuring accurate medical records are maintained and appropriate care is delivered throughout the school day. Alongside your first aid responsibilities, you will play an important role within the academy's administration team, supporting reception services, responding to enquiries from parents and visitors, maintaining records and databases, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the school. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a professional, approachable manner when dealing with students, staff and external stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administration and organisational abilities
• Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of first aid, administration or clerical work
• Experience of delivering first aid to children and/or adults
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• A professional, calm and friendly approach, particularly under pressure
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.