School First Aider / Administration Assistant

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hedge End is seeking a full-time School First Aider and Administration Assistant to support student wellbeing. You will deliver first aid, manage medical records, and liaise with parents while working within a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should possess a recognised First Aid qualification and prior experience in a related role. The position offers a friendly environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Exceptional team environment

Excellent Continuing Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Fully paid day off for personal events

Two-week October half term

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff membership rates to the Leisure Centre

Qualifications

• Experience in a first aid, medical, welfare or support-based role.
• Willingness to obtain HSE 3 Day First Aid at Work certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid care to students and staff.
• Manage student medical records and care plans.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and empathetic approach

Good organisational skills

Education

Recognised First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Overview

School First Aider / Administration Assistant support student wellbeing in a secondary school environment, providing first aid, medical support and essential administrative assistance as part of a dedicated education team.

Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

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

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)

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

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. 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.