Primary Welfare Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Academics; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welfare Assistant role at a welcoming primary school in Harrow is a long-term maternity cover position focused on pupil health, safety and emotional wellbeing. You will provide first aid, manage the welfare room and support sick or distressed pupils throughout the school day.

Key duties include documentation, safeguarding reporting and liaising with parents and healthcare professionals. The role supports the office team and contributes to a caring, inclusive school community in Harrow.

Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid Training and Certificate required.
• Caring, empathetic and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Calm under pressure in illness or emergencies.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to pupils, staff and visitors, including responding to medical emergencies
• Manage the welfare room and support sick, injured or distressed pupils
• Record accidents and medical incidents using Medical Tracker
• Maintain medical records, care plans and consent documentation
• Manage pupil medication, inhalers, EpiPens and expiry dates
• Liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and school staff
• Coordinate immunisations, vaccinations and health checks
• Maintain first-aid supplies, equipment and school first-aid kits
• Prepare medical information and resources for school trips
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
• Support the school office and reception team when required

Skills

Paediatric First Aid

Record-keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Organisation

Teamwork

Emergency response

Job description

The Welfare Assistant role at a welcoming primary school in Harrow is a long-term maternity cover position focused on pupil health, safety and emotional wellbeing. You will provide first aid, manage the welfare room and support sick or distressed pupils throughout the school day.

Key duties include documentation, safeguarding reporting and liaising with parents and healthcare professionals. The role supports the office team and contributes to a caring, inclusive school community in Harrow.