Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A school in Colchester is looking to recruit an experienced Medical and Welfare Assistant to support pupil wellbeing throughout the school day. The school recognises the importance of responding appropriately when pupils feel unwell, require first aid or need additional welfare support. The successful candidate will work closely with the pastoral team, office staff, parents and designated safeguarding staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate care and that incidents are recorded accurately.

About the Role

The Medical and Welfare Assistant will provide day-to-day support for pupil welfare and the administration of medical needs. Duties will include:

• Responding to pupils who feel unwell or require assistance during the school day.

• Providing first aid within the limits of relevant training and school procedures.

• Maintaining accurate records of illness, accidents and first-aid incidents.

• Contacting parents and carers when required, following school protocols.

• Supporting the administration and secure storage of pupil medical information.

• Ensuring relevant staff are informed of medical or welfare arrangements on a need-to-know basis.

• Monitoring first-aid supplies and reporting when items need replenishing.

• Escalating safeguarding concerns and following the school's emergency procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a school medical room, first-aid or pupil welfare role is essential.

• A current, relevant first-aid qualification is highly desirable, with willingness to undertake any required training.

• Experience maintaining confidential pupil records and communicating with families.

• A calm, caring and professional approach when supporting children.

• Good organisation and the ability to respond appropriately to changing situations.

• A clear understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

How to Apply

If you have relevant school-based medical or welfare experience and are confident supporting pupils in a busy educational setting, please submit your CV. The successful candidate should be available to start ASAP.