School Welfare & First Aid Assistant

Sudbury Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudbury Primary School is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support the health, wellbeing and safety of pupils, staff and the wider school community. The role involves providing first aid, managing the welfare room and maintaining accurate records.

You will work as part of a caring, professional team, with training opportunities, DBS checks, and a commitment to safeguarding. Excellent communication, organisation and the ability to use digital systems are important in this position.

Qualifications

• Hold a current First Aid qualification.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Caring, empathetic and approachable with professional boundaries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Remain calm and effective when dealing with illness, injury or emergencies.
• Be able to work independently, use their initiative and contribute to a team.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Be confident using digital systems or willing to learn.
• Be flexible to undertake a range of medical and welfare duties.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Meet the practical requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Providing first aid to pupils, staff and visitors, including responding appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Supervising and managing the welfare room, caring for sick, injured or distressed pupils.
• Reporting medical incidents and accidents on Medical Tracker.
• Maintaining accurate records of accidents, incidents, medicines administered and medical visits.
• Managing pupil medical information, care plans and medical consent documentation.
• Liaising with parents, health professionals and school staff regarding medical and welfare matters.
• Coordinating immunisation, vaccination and health check programmes.
• Monitoring and managing pupil medication, including inhalers, EpiPens and expiry dates.
• Maintaining First Aid supplies, medical equipment and school First Aid kits.
• Supporting school trips through the preparation of medical information and First Aid resources.
• Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly, in accordance with the school’s safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting the school office and reception team as required.

Skills

First Aid

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Tools

Medical Tracker

Job description

Sudbury Primary School is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support the health, wellbeing and safety of pupils, staff and the wider school community. The role involves providing first aid, managing the welfare room and maintaining accurate records.

You will work as part of a caring, professional team, with training opportunities, DBS checks, and a commitment to safeguarding. Excellent communication, organisation and the ability to use digital systems are important in this position.