Lead First Aider & SEND Admin Lead

Gloucester Academy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Great team and expansion

Job summary

Gloucester Academy is seeking a dedicated Lead First Aider and SEND Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of the school. You will lead first aid, manage healthcare plans, and provide clerical support to the SEND team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role includes coordinating EHCP reviews, maintaining records, and handling inquiries from parents and staff. Prior school-based admin and first aid experience is valuable.

Qualifications

• HSE Approved First Aid at Work qualification or willingness to undertake and keep up-to-date.
• Defibrillator use and EpiPen administration training essential.
• Experience in first aid delivery and training in a school or similar setting.
• Experience working with SEND students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils and staff for First Aid needs and act or coordinate the response with staff and parents as needed.
• Attend or coordinate responses to minor medical needs and care for pupils who feel ill.
• Inform the Head Teacher of more serious medical concerns and arrange parent contact.
• Coordinate, administer and maintain Individual Health Care Plans in collaboration with parents and health professionals.
• Manage the administrative side of EHCP annual reviews, including scheduling and invitations.
• Input and manage sensitive student data using MIS (Bromcom).
• Operate as main point of contact via phone, email, and in-person inquiries from parents or carers.

Skills

First Aid at Work

SEND administration

Administrative experience

SEND students support

Job description

Gloucester Academy is seeking a dedicated Lead First Aider and SEND Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of the school. You will lead first aid, manage healthcare plans, and provide clerical support to the SEND team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role includes coordinating EHCP reviews, maintaining records, and handling inquiries from parents and staff. Prior school-based admin and first aid experience is valuable.