Level 3 School First Aider – Ongoing Role with Training

The Education Network; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a School First Aider for a Gateshead secondary school. The role is ongoing for the remainder of the academic year, with potential to extend for the right candidate.

You will provide emergency medical care for students and staff, work closely with the school nurse, manage the Medical Room, and ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 First Aid qualification.
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for medical treatment/action and the effective management of the Medical Room.
• To give immediate assistance to casualties with common injuries and where necessary ensure that an ambulance or other medical help is sought.
• To liaise with the school nurse on health-related matters and to positively promote healthy lifestyles across the Academy.
• To deputise for Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in his absence.
• Ensure that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned when required.
• Take responsibility for students with Individual Healthcare Plans on site and the requirements around medical management and medicine administration.
• Liaise with relevant outside agencies such as SOLAR/MASH/YOS and Children's Services when it is necessary to support pupils requiring medical input or intervention

Skills

Level 3 First Aid

Experience with young people

Education

Level 3 First Aid qualification

Job description

The Education Network is seeking a School First Aider for a Gateshead secondary school. The role is ongoing for the remainder of the academic year, with potential to extend for the right candidate.

You will provide emergency medical care for students and staff, work closely with the school nurse, manage the Medical Room, and ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed. An enhanced DBS check is required.