First Aider & Admin Assistant (Front Office)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsdown School, part of the River Learning Trust, invites applications for a front office post combining first aid cover with reception and admin work. The role focuses on supporting student health by updating Health Care Plans, handling enquiries, reprographics and general office running.

The post is permanent and term-time, with early and late shifts, 37 hours per week, plus teacher-directed days and ten holiday days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Valid First Aid certification, or full commitment to training on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of care and contact for the school community.
• Manage first aid supplies.
• Update student Health Care Plans.
• Handle reception enquiries and phone calls.
• Carry out reprographics.
• Maintain accurate digital and manual information systems.
• Support the safety, wellbeing and smooth running of the school day to day.

Skills

Good literacy

Numeracy

Information systems

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Integrity

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

A front office post at Kingsdown School, part of the River Learning Trust, combining first aid cover with reception and admin work. The job centres on supporting student health by updating Health Care Plans, alongside reprographics, reception enquiries and general office running. It is permanent and term-time, with early and late shifts, 37 hours a week, plus teacher-directed days and ten holiday days, and involves regulated activity with children. Visa sponsorship is not available, and first aid certification must be held or obtained on appointment.

What the job involves

• Act as first point of care and contact for the school community
• Manage first aid supplies
• Update student Health Care Plans
• Handle reception enquiries and phone calls
• Carry out reprographics
• Maintain accurate digital and manual information systems
• Support the safety, wellbeing and smooth running of the school day to day

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics
• Valid First Aid certification, or full commitment to training on appointment

Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant administration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Maintaining accurate digital and manual information systems
• Calm, reassuring manner under pressure
• High personal integrity and strict respect for confidentiality

Checks & eligibility

• Regulated activity relevant to children
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice to have

• Customer service experience
• Experience in a busy office setting

What’s offered

• Access to Defined Benefit pension scheme (TPS or LGPS)
• High-quality continuing professional learning and development
• Personalised induction programme
• Coaching model for staff development
• Free access to on-site gym
• Wellbeing and staff networks
• Collaborative culture that respects workload