Job Title: Welfare Officer

Location: Barnet, Outer London

School Type: Primary School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £25,000 – £28,500 per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)

Role Overview

A caring primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Welfare Officer to lead their medical room and student welfare operations ASAP. In this essential non-teaching support role, you will provide primary first aid, triage pupil injuries, manage complex healthcare plans, and offer emotional reassurance to children across the school. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), SENCO, and attendance officer, you will play a central role in maintaining a health-focused, safe, and nurturing environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the school welfare room, administering first aid treatment, emergency assistance, and prescribed medications according to school healthcare procedures.

• Develop, review, and maintain Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) for pupils with chronic conditions (such as severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy).

• Maintain accurate, confidential records of medical room visits, accidents, and pupil wellbeing concerns using school software (SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS).

• Serve as the main point of contact for parents and carers regarding student illness, injury reports, and health-related attendance matters.

• Coordinate with NHS school nursing teams, community health professionals, and local authority services for statutory immunizations and health checks.

Key Requirements

• First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to complete training).

• Prior welfare, administrative, or medical support experience within a school, early years, or paediatric environment.

• Competency in using school database software (SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS) to log welfare and medical records.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills with a calm, empathetic approach.

• Sound knowledge of statutory child protection guidelines (Keeping Children Safe in Education).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Fully equipped medical and welfare suite with dedicated support from the senior leadership team.

• Inclusive and supportive staff community focused on holistic child development and student mental health.

• Accessible Barnet location with excellent public transport links (Northern Line and local bus routes) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and term-time-only working arrangements.

Application

To apply for this Welfare Officer role at a caring primary school in Barnet, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.