Welfare Assistant

Academics; Harrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welfare Assistant role at a welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Harrow, Harrow, is a long-term maternity cover opportunity. The post focuses on supporting children’s health, safety and emotional wellbeing within a busy school environment, with duties spanning first aid, medical records and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will join a supportive community, contribute to high-quality medical and pastoral care, and work with parents and staff to ensure pupils’ wellbeing throughout

Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid Training and Certificate required.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Caring, empathetic and approachable manner; ability to work calmly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to pupils, staff and visitors, including medical emergencies.
• Manage the welfare room and support sick, injured or distressed pupils.
• Record accidents and medical incidents using Medical Tracker.
• Maintain medical records, care plans and consent documentation.
• Manage pupil medication, inhalers, EpiPens and expiry dates.
• Liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and school staff.
• Coordinate immunisations, vaccinations and health checks.
• Maintain first-aid supplies, equipment and school first-aid kits.
• Prepare medical information and resources for school trips.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures.
• Support the school office and reception team when required.

Job description

A welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Harrow is seeking a caring and organised Welfare Assistant for a long-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's health, safety and emotional wellbeing within a busy school environment.

Role Information

• Location: Harrow, Middlesex
• Position: Welfare Assistant
• Contract: Maternity cover

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to pupils, staff and visitors, including responding to medical emergencies
• Manage the welfare room and support sick, injured or distressed pupils
• Record accidents and medical incidents using Medical Tracker
• Maintain medical records, care plans and consent documentation
• Manage pupil medication, inhalers, EpiPens and expiry dates
• Liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and school staff
• Coordinate immunisations, vaccinations and health checks
• Maintain first-aid supplies, equipment and school first-aid kits
• Prepare medical information and resources for school trips
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with school procedures
• Support the school office and reception team when required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Welfare Assistant or in a similar medical, pastoral or school-based role
• A current Paediatric First Aid Training and Certificate
• A caring, empathetic and approachable manner
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to remain calm when dealing with illness, injury or emergencies
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The successful Welfare Assistant will join a supportive and inclusive primary school community in Harrow, helping to ensure that pupils receive high-quality medical and pastoral care throughout the school day.

What the school offers

• A friendly and welcoming staff team
• Strong support from senior leaders and governors
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's health and wellbeing
• A well-established two-form-entry primary school based in Harrow

This Welfare Assistant role in Harrow would suit a compassionate individual looking for a rewarding long-term position within a supportive primary school.