Job Introduction
Welfare Assistant
Reporting To: Assistant Headteacher Pastoral
Contract type: Part-time Permanent – 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Grade C1 £26,018 FTE annual salary
Are you reliable, observant and calm under pressure? John Hanson Community School is seeking an organised and responsible Welfare Assistant to join our team and help ensure effective and efficient provision of first aid and welfare support to the pupils of the school.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assess staff and pupils' medical needs and administer front-line first aid eg plasters, bandages etc. and other remedies/action.
- Refer for onward assessment and treatment by medical practitioner, hospital etc.
- Contact parents/carers where necessary regarding illness, injury or collection arrangements.
- Liaise with emergency services and accompany pupils where required until parental responsibility is assumed.
- Monitor students with ongoing medical conditions during the school day.
- Make arrangements to ensure pupils and have access to pastoral care.
- Ensure relevant literature is available for staff and pupils.
- Signpost pupils to appropriate pastoral, safeguarding or external support services.
- Liaise with Heads of Year, SEND, Safeguarding and Attendance teams regarding welfare concerns.
- Maintain and administer approved medication to pupils in secure conditions in accordance with prescribed courses of treatment and parental authorisation.
- Maintain secure storage, monitoring and disposal of medication.
- Maintain pupil healthcare plans and medical information records.
- Monitor medication expiry dates and replenishment requirements.
- Maintain records/reports including those for statutory requirements eg accidents.
- Liaise with external medical agencies and make arrangements for visits of school doctor and nurse, and assist as required.
- Ensure transport needs are met where appropriate.
- In some schools, maintain records relating to pupils absence ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Complete statutory reporting requirements and support accident investigations where required.
- Complying with relevant legislation eg Health & Safety.
- Be aware of and comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Report concerns promptly in accordance with school safeguarding policies.
- Participate in relevant training including first aid, safeguarding and medical updates.
- Support equalities, inclusion, sustainability and other corporate initiatives.
Knowledge and Skills
- Current First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience of working with children or young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with emergencies.
- Competent IT skills and accurate record keeping.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Personal Qualities
- Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Empathy with students and sympathetic to their needs.
- Patient and calm. Displays sensitivity and initiative.
- A positive attitude. Wants to provide the best possible opportunities for all students
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and sense of humour enabling effective. relationships with a variety of different people.
- Organised, good time management, proactive and self-motivated.
- Always maintains confidentiality.
- Upholds and promotes the ethos and values of the school.
Application Procedure:
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November 2026
Interview date: Week Commencing 30th November 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.
Application forms and further details are available from our website https://www.jhanson.hants.sch.uk/Latest-Vacancies/ or email recruit@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
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.
