School First Aider / Administration Assistant

AWD online; England; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school is seeking a School First Aider / Administration Assistant to provide medical support and administrative assistance. The ideal candidate should have a First Aid qualification, strong communication skills, and a calm, professional approach. You will be responsible for first aid care, managing medical records, and supporting students' welfare. This full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression, including professional development programs.

Benefits

Excellent Continuing Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Paid day off for personal events

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff leisure centre rates

Qualifications

• Recognised First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain HSE 3 Day First Aid at Work certificate.
• Experience in a first aid, medical, welfare, or support-based role.
• Ability to engage confidently with students, staff, and parents.
• Calm, empathetic, and professional approach.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid care to students and staff.
• Manage student medical records and documentation.
• Support the physical wellbeing of students.
• Liaise with parents regarding medical matters.
• Follow safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain logs of incidents and treatments.
• Respond to medical emergencies effectively.
• Work closely with teaching staff.

Skills

First Aid qualification

Strong communication

Empathy

Organisational skills

Job description

School First Aider / Administration Assistant

An excellent opportunity for a qualified first aider to support student wellbeing in a secondary school environment, providing first aid, medical support and essential administrative assistance as part of a dedicated education team.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Medical Support Officer, Student Welfare Officer, First Aid Administrator, Pastoral Support Assistant.

SALARY: £25,186 FTE, Actual Annual Salary £21,601 (39 weeks term time only)

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.15am-4.15pm and Friday 8.15am-3.45pm, Term Time only (39 weeks per year)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School First Aider / Administration Assistant to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school during an exciting period of growth.

As a School First Aider / Administration Assistant you will be the first point of contact for students, staff and parents regarding first aid and medical matters, playing a vital role in safeguarding, student welfare and daily school operations.

This position is ideal for someone who is confident, empathetic and well organised, with the ability to prioritise in a busy education environment while delivering high standards of care and administrative support.

DUTIES

• Providing First Aid Support: Delivering first aid care to students and staff in line with policies and procedures
• Medical Administration: Managing student medical records, care plans and medication documentation
• Student Welfare Support: Supporting the physical wellbeing of students with professionalism and empathy
• Parental Liaison: Acting as a key point of contact for parents regarding medical and first aid matters
• Safeguarding Awareness: Following safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate logs of incidents, treatments and medical information
• Emergency Response: Responding calmly and effectively to medical incidents and emergencies
• Collaboration: Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student needs

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A recognised First Aid qualification or first aid experience with willingness to obtain a HSE 3 Day First Aid at Work certificate
• Previous experience in a first aid, medical, welfare or support-based role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with students, staff and parents
• A calm, empathetic and professional approach
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail

DESIRABLE

• Experience working within a school or education environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding and student welfare procedures
• Experience of medical administration or record keeping

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BENEFITS

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
• Many opportunities for career progression
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre

The 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 school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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