School Welfare & Office Support Assistant — Flexible Hours

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tynecastle High School in Edinburgh is seeking a conscientious School Support Assistant - Welfare to support pupils’ welfare needs and provide cover for the school office. The role involves managing the welfare desk, medical supplies, pupil records, and assisting with general office duties.

Training to become a First Aider will be provided after joining. The post is part-time (27.5 hours/week, 39 weeks term-time) with salary £26,806–£27,032 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to become a trained First Aider upon joining the school.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for pupils who are unwell and require support, staffing the welfare desk.
• Organise the school's medical supplies and ensure the welfare room is fully equipped and maintained.
• Administer physical PPRs and transition files from feeder primary schools, and archive old files.
• Administer 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 required.

Job description

Tynecastle High School in Edinburgh is seeking a conscientious School Support Assistant - Welfare to support pupils’ welfare needs and provide cover for the school office. The role involves managing the welfare desk, medical supplies, pupil records, and assisting with general office duties.

Training to become a First Aider will be provided after joining. The post is part-time (27.5 hours/week, 39 weeks term-time) with salary £26,806–£27,032 pro-rata.