Medical Room Assistant - Tendring

Prospero Teaching; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Term-time pattern

Supportive environment

Team atmosphere

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Tendring, Essex, is seeking a Medical Room Assistant to support student health, wellbeing and safety in a busy secondary school environment. You will provide first aid, manage medical records and assist with medication administration with professionalism and empathy.

The role offers term-time working and opportunities for professional development, in a friendly team focused on safeguarding and welfare across the school.

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification required or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in healthcare, school, care or related setting desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and medical support to students and staff.
• Administer prescribed medication in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and accident reports.
• Support students with ongoing medical conditions and individual healthcare plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and healthcare professionals when required.
• Monitor and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Promote student wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding and welfare practices across the school.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

Medical Room Assistant

Location: Tendring, Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time

Join Our Team

We are seeking a caring, organised and professional Medical Room Assistant to join our supportive secondary school community in Tendring. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about promoting the health, wellbeing and safety of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and medical support to students and staff.
• Administer prescribed medication in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and accident reports.
• Support students with ongoing medical conditions and individual healthcare plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and healthcare professionals when required.
• Monitor and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Promote student wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding and welfare practices across the school.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in emergency situations.
• A recognised First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Previous experience in a healthcare, school, care or related setting is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Term-time working pattern, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young people every day.

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We look forward to hearing from you