School First Aider

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

School First Aider - South Tyneside

Are you a qualified first aider looking for a new role? The Education Network is currently working with a school that are seeking a First Aider to join their team as soon as possible on an ongoing basis for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential of continuing going forward for the right candidate.

Do you have a Level 3 First Aid qualification, and experience working with young people? We are looking for a Level 3 First Aider to provide support at a Gateshead Secondary school. This role involves providing emergency medical care for students and staff, and calling for further support where required.

As a School first Aider you will be working closely with the School nurse to ensure that the staff are aware of the medical needs of students, medicines are administered appropriately, and that any medical emergencies are dealt with in line with the schools safeguarding/health & safety policy.

Job Role:

• 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

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network Offer:

• Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
• The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. -
• The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.