Health and Welfare Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e26801b6-55fa-4b5e-a408-dc454c0accc6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
• Coordinatingfirst 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.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
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.
• Coordinatingfirst 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.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.