Welfare Officer / Welfare Assistant - Paediatric First Aid Essential

Teaching Personnel; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Hounslow is seeking qualified Welfare Officers to support pupil wellbeing, health, safety and emotional welfare during the school day.

The role involves first aid, managing medical needs and acting as a contact for pupils, parents and staff in primary and secondary settings. Applicants should hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate, have experience in schools or childcare, and hold an Enhanced DBS on Update Service.

Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid certificate is essential.
• Experience in a school, nursery or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to pupils and staff.
• Manage accidents, incidents and medical records.
• Support pupils with medical conditions and care plans.
• Liaise with parents regarding welfare concerns.
• Assist with attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing support.
• Maintain welfare and medical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

First aid awareness

Education

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Job description

Welfare Officer Hounslow Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

With an increasing focus on pupil wellbeing, schools across Hounslow are actively seeking experienced Welfare Officers to support students' health, safety, and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.

This is a vital role within the school, providing first aid support, managing medical needs, and acting as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing first aid to pupils and staff
• Managing accidents, incidents, and medical records
• Supporting pupils with medical conditions and care plans
• Liaising with parents regarding welfare concerns
• Assisting with attendance, safeguarding, and wellbeing support
• Maintaining accurate welfare and medical documentation

Requirements

• Valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate (essential)
• Experience working within a school, nursery, or childcare setting
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

As schools continue to prioritise student wellbeing and medical support, qualified Welfare Officers with Paediatric First Aid training are becoming increasingly sought after.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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