First Aider

School First Aider – Telford

Location: Telford
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced First Aider to work within a school in Telford, providing first aid and welfare support to pupils and staff throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will hold a valid, in-date First Aid qualification and ideally have previous experience working in a school or similar setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing first aid to pupils and staff when required

Responding appropriately to accidents, injuries and illness

Assessing and treating minor injuries in line with your level of training

Maintaining accurate records of first aid incidents

Supporting pupils who become unwell during the school day

Contacting parents/carers where necessary and following school procedures

Ensuring first aid supplies are appropriately maintained

Working closely with school staff to promote pupil health, safety and wellbeing

Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

Holds a valid and in-date First Aid qualification

Previous First Aid experience is essential

Previous school or education experience would be desirable

Calm and confident when dealing with emergencies

Caring, approachable and professional

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

Vetting Requirements:

All candidates will be required to complete our full safeguarding and vetting process before commencing work.

Minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months

Three references required if you have not previously worked with childre
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed