School Welfare & First Aid Support Assistant

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a conscientious School Support Assistant – Welfare at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. You will be the frontline welfare contact, supporting pupils with illnesses and managing the welfare desk, medical supplies and records.

This part-time, sessional role requires sensitivity, reliability and teamwork to support the office and pastoral care across the school. The post is subject to PVG checks and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Being the primary point of contact for pupils who are unwell and require support, as well as staffing the school welfare desk.
• Organise the schools’ medical supplies and ensure the welfare room is fully equipped and maintained.
• Administer the physical PPR’s (personal pupil records) and the transition of new files from feeder primary schools, and the archiving of old files.
• Administers pupil medical plans and details of specific pupil medical requirements and medication.
• Manage the school’s lost property and pupil lockers.
• Provide support to the office team as and when required.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a conscientious School Support Assistant – Welfare at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. You will be the frontline welfare contact, supporting pupils with illnesses and managing the welfare desk, medical supplies and records.

This part-time, sessional role requires sensitivity, reliability and teamwork to support the office and pastoral care across the school. The post is subject to PVG checks and recruitment processes.