Welfare Assistant

Academics; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Welfare Assistant role at a welcoming primary school in Harrow is a long-term maternity cover position focused on pupil health, safety and emotional wellbeing. You will provide first aid, manage the welfare room and support sick or distressed pupils throughout the school day.

Key duties include documentation, safeguarding reporting and liaising with parents and healthcare professionals. The role supports the office team and contributes to a caring, inclusive school community in Harrow.

Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid Training and Certificate required.
• Caring, empathetic and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Calm under pressure in illness or emergencies.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Skills

Paediatric First Aid

Record-keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Organisation

Teamwork

Emergency response

Job description

Role Information

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.

• 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.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.