Welfare 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

We are delighted that you are interested in a Welfare Assistant position at Sudbury Primary School. We are a talented and diverse team of caring and courageous adults who work together to ensure that every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who embraces and promotes our whole-school vision:

"Working together in harmony to develop confident, well-educated learners with healthy minds and bodies, who are independent, resilient, motivated and committed to lifelong learning."

As part of our dedicated welfare team, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and safety of our pupils, staff and wider school community.

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a current First Aid qualification or be willing to undertake appropriate training.

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Be caring, empathetic and approachable while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Have 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 effectively as part of a team.

• Have strong organisational, administrative and record-keeping skills.

• Be confident using digital systems or willing to learn.

• Be flexible and willing to undertake a range of medical and welfare duties.

• Understand the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

• Be able to meet the practical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments made where appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

We will offer you:

• A school where staff are highly valued and wellbeing is a priority.

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children.

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.

• Strong leadership and excellent support from the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.

• High-quality professional development opportunities.

• A positive and inclusive working environment.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives, health and wellbeing of children every day.

Sudbury Primary School is a four-form entry primary school serving a diverse community. The children enjoy a rich, creative curriculum in a harmonious and purposeful atmosphere. Sudbury Primary School formed Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust with Claremont High School Academy in November 2017.

The post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Sudbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred-list information.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Sudbury Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We comply fully with the ethos of safer recruitment and undertake all relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance. We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.