School Welfare & Wellbeing Support Officer

The Westleigh School; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discounts for teachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Westleigh School is seeking a Welfare Support Assistant to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. You will provide welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff, respond to unwell or distressed pupils, and help maintain a calm, reassuring presence in a busy secondary school.

You will keep confidential welfare records, support pupils’ physical health and emotional needs, and liaise with parents and external professionals as required.

Qualifications

• Provide day-to-day welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff.
• Respond to pupils who become unwell, injured or require immediate support.
• Provide a calm and reassuring environment for pupils experiencing difficulties.
• Support pupils with their physical health, wellbeing and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential welfare and medical records.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/carers regarding pupil welfare, following school procedures.
• Liaise with school staff and external professionals where appropriate.
• Administer medication in line with school policies and procedures, where trained and authorised to do so.
• Support the school's safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Promote good attendance, wellbeing and positive engagement with school.
• Ensure the welfare area is maintained in a clean, safe and organised manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff as required.
• Respond appropriately to pupils who become unwell, injured or require immediate support.
• Provide a calm and reassuring environment for pupils who are experiencing difficulties.
• Support pupils with their physical health, wellbeing and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential welfare and medical records.
• Communicate appropriately with parents/carers regarding pupil welfare, following school procedures.
• Liaise with school staff and external professionals where appropriate.
• Administer medication in line with school policies and procedures, where trained and authorised to do so.
• Support the school's safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Promote good attendance, wellbeing and positive engagement with school.
• Ensure the welfare area is maintained in a clean, safe and organised manner.

Skills

First aid

Pastoral support

Communication

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

The Westleigh School is seeking a Welfare Support Assistant to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. You will provide welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff, respond to unwell or distressed pupils, and help maintain a calm, reassuring presence in a busy secondary school.

You will keep confidential welfare records, support pupils’ physical health and emotional needs, and liaise with parents and external professionals as required.