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First Aid Coordinator and Teaching Assistant

First Aid Coordinator and Teaching Assistant

The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire

  • Expired
Salary:
Bucks Pay Range 4 (£29,477 - £31,645 FTE) Actual Salary £22,971 - £24,661 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
15 July 2024

Job overview

The Buckingham School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic First Aid Coordinator and Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. You will give immediate help to members of the community with common injuries or illnesses, provide administration and monitoring of medical support plans and ensure medical plans for students are in place and shared with staff.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised First Aid qualification, be able to remain calm and be a support in delivering excellent medical support during emergencies to Students and staff. The successful candidate will also engage with working to support students with special educational needs or disabilities in the classroom.

The role will be working 34 hours per week, 08.10-15.30 Monday-Friday, Term-time, 39 Weeks per year, includes 5 Inset days.

We are a thriving school with over 1000 students on roll, ranging from students aged 11-18. 

Whilst academic achievement lies at the heart of what we do, we never forget the importance of fostering mutual respect and decency amongst our pupils. We believe that all our children have something to offer, and we are driven by a desire to find areas where each of them can excel.

We strive for “Success for All”. We pride ourselves on our key objectives:

  • Vibrant, exciting learning community
  • Students develop knowledge, skills and qualities - and the qualifications – needed to thrive in life and work
  • Innovation to enhance all learning opportunities
  • Student ownership and responsibility
  • A supportive and respectful environment
  • An inclusive and proud school community
  • Strong parent engagement and bond

How will you contribute:

  • Provide medical assistance to students and staff
  • Provide administrative support, ensuring medical records are accurately maintained
  • Support the school by providing medical information where requested
  • Deal with medical emergencies when required in a calm and caring manner
  • Collaborate with other members of the team to uphold the vision and ethos of the school at all times
  • Provide excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders
  • To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
  • To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care

Support the School:

  • Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school regarding medical issues
  • To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN Team
  • To participate in relevant professional development
  • To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
  • To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
  • To complete any other task as directed by the Headteacher

To access details relating to this vacancy and to download the required application form, please visit the school website The Buckingham School, or alternatively download the application form below or click the apply button. Please submit completed applications FAO Mr A McGinnes, Headteacher to emansfield@buckinghamschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for any roles based in the school.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 15th July 2024.

Interview date: w/c 15th July 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early for a suitable candidate; therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Buckingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service and online screening in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ act.

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About The Buckingham School

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+44 1280 812206

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Located in Buckinghamshire, The Buckingham School is a co-educational, non-selective setting with approximately 1,200 students, including a growing Sixth Form.

We are committed to providing the best possible opportunities for every child. We are a caring, supportive and inclusive school, where everyone works together to achieve their very best.

We place great emphasis on developing resilient students, who feel inspired by the school and the opportunities ahead of them.

Headteacher

Mr. Andrew McGinnes

Values and Vision

Learning and progress are vital to our values. We promote a vibrant, exciting learning environment for everyone, encompassing flexible skill development, technological capability, skilful communication, and entrepreneurship, as well as providing breadth of knowledge, creativity, and sporting opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom, for all learners.

Ofsted report

“Sixth-form learners’ achievement has improved because teaching is better in practically all subjects. Learners are very good role models for younger pupils and contribute much to school life. Pastoral care, especially in Year 7 and for those who have special educational needs or disability, is very supportive. Practically all pupils enjoy school and behave well. They all feel safe. The school prepares pupils very well for their future health and safety. Career advice is good. Pupils successfully learn about spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues blended with an understanding of citizenship and British values. In many lessons, pupils work extremely hard and are totally absorbed by high-quality and challenging teaching.”

View Buckingham School’s latest Ofsted report

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