Student Reception / Medical Assistant

Job description

Your Role

Student Reception / Medical Assistant

Required: ASAP

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, Term-time only

(Tues, Weds, Thurs 08:30 - 16:30)

Payscale: Scale 3, Points 6-7 (£13,651 - £13,869pa)

Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of students and the communities we serve? Do you have the potential to achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of wellbeing for all students?

If so, we are looking for a Student Reception / Medical Assistant to join our forward-thinking team. Experience is preferred, but training can be offered for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and caring individual to play a key role in supporting the welfare, wellbeing and day-to-day experience of students.

Acting as the first point of contact within the Student Reception area, the successful candidate will provide a professional and welcoming service to students; managing student sign-in and sign-out procedures, handling enquiries and supporting the smooth running of the school day.

Alongside reception and administrative responsibilities, the role includes

1. Administering basic first aid
2. Maintaining accurate medical and accident records
3. Supporting the management of student healthcare plans
4. Coordinating medical provision across the school.

The postholder will liaise with parents, healthcare professionals and school staff regarding student medical needs, support immunisation programmes, oversee medication administration procedures and ensure first aid resources are maintained and readily available.

Working closely with pastoral, attendance and safeguarding teams, the successful candidate will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students are able to thrive both academically and personally.

You will have:

1. Good literacy and numeracy skills supported by relevant qualifications.
2. Confidence in dealing with a wide range of people.
3. Understanding of child protection policies and procedures
4. NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience.

Please see Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Safeguarding Information

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:
• Health
• Identity
• Relevant work qualifications
• Right to work in the UK
• Barred List Check (previously List 99)
• Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
• References
• Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

SS8 7FH

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between £13,651 and £13,869 Per Month

Published at

15-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No