Student Reception / Medical Assistant

Shorefields; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle View School in Canvey Island seeks a Student Reception / Medical Assistant to support welfare, wellbeing and daily student experiences. This part-time, term-time role involves welcoming students, sign-in/out, handling enquiries and assisting with medical provision.

The ideal candidate will be organized and caring, with good literacy and numeracy, confidence with people, and an understanding of child protection policies. Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confidence in dealing with a wide range of people.
• Understanding of child protection policies and procedures.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Administering basic first aid
• Maintaining accurate medical and accident records
• Supporting the management of student healthcare plans
• Coordinating medical provision across the school.

Skills

literacy & numeracy

people confidence

child protection knowledge

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 24/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, Term-time only

Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of students and the communities we serve? Do you have the potential to achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of wellbeing for all students?

If so, we are looking for a Student Reception / Medical Assistant to join our forward-thinking team. Experience is preferred, but training can be offered for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and caring individual to play a key role in supporting the welfare, wellbeing and day-to-day experience of students.

Acting as the first point of contact within the Student Reception area, the successful candidate will provide a professional and welcoming service to students; managing student sign-in and sign-out procedures, handling enquiries and supporting the smooth running of the school day.

Alongside reception and administrative responsibilities, the role includes

• Administering basic first aid


• Maintaining accurate medical and accident records


• Supporting the management of student healthcare plans


• Coordinating medical provision across the school.

The postholder will liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and school staff regarding student medical needs, support immunisation programmes, oversee medication administration procedures and ensure first aid resources are maintained and readily available.

Working closely with pastoral, attendance and safeguarding teams, the successful candidate will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students are able to thrive both academically and personally.

You will have:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills supported by relevant qualifications.


• Confidence in dealing with a wide range of people.


• Understanding of child protection policies and procedures


• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.

Please see Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Information about the School

At Castle View School, we are proud to be a values-driven community where students are always at the heart of everything we do. Our guiding principles - Pursue Excellence and Be the Best We Can Be - shape not only the student experience, but also the way we support, value, and empower our staff.

We believe that education transforms lives. As such, we take our role as educators and mentors seriously, creating an environment where every student is encouraged to aim high and supported to thrive. Our approach is inclusive, nurturing and aspirational - and this extends to our staff, too.

At Castle View, colleagues work collaboratively with parents and the wider community to bring out the best in our young people. Every member of staff, whether in a teaching or support role, contributes to a shared mission: to inspire, challenge and guide students so they leave us as well-rounded, confident individuals ready to contribute positively to society.

We are committed to providing a harmonious and happy school environment where every student is known as an individual - and where staff are equally recognised, respected, and supported. Whether you are just starting out in education or looking for your next professional challenge, Castle View offers a warm, inclusive and ambitious setting in which your career can flourish.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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