Job Introduction
Start date: March 2026
Term Time only - 32.5 hours, 8.15am - 15.15pm (HOURS NEGOTIABLE)
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
Cove School is seeking a Health & Welfare Assistant to ensure effective and efficient provision of first aid and welfare support to the pupils of Cove School. We have a large dedicated medical room that is well equipment and also acts as the main office for the Health & Welfare Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administering prescribed medication and managing medical supplies
- Providing general first aid
- Maintaining statutory records and managing medical and welfare records.
- Coordinating first aid training
- Collaborate with external health professionals, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health regulations
- Communicate with parents
Key Requirements:
- A First Aid qualification is desirable but training will be provided by the school if necessary, involving a 3-day first aid course via the St John’s Ambulance within 3 months of taking up the post
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and using a database
- Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Able to offer a high level of pastoral care to pupils
- Good communication skills and have an excellent level of oral and written ability
- Strong organisational, time-management and planning skills
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Able to respond quickly to an emergency
- Positive, enthusiastic outlook and attitude
- Experience in an educational environment is desirable, but not essential
This post does not replace specialist medical services and is focused solely on supporting pupils.
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk
For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
