First Aid Support Assistant
About This Role
FIRST AID SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Salary: NJC Scale 3, points 5 to 6 (£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE - pay award pending). Actual salary £11,860.73 per annum on point 5.
Contract: Permanent. 20 hours per week - some flexibility with hours and days - to be discussed. Term time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year).
Start date: As soon as possible
Place of work: Cambourne Village College, Cambourne
Are you a caring, organised and proactive individual who enjoys supporting young people? Cambourne Village College is seeking a dedicated First Aid Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, providing first aid and medical support to students throughout the school day. Working closely with our First Aid Support Coordinator, you will help manage the day-to-day operation of the First Aid Room, respond to medical needs, maintain accurate records, administer medication in line with school procedures, and liaise with parents, staff and healthcare professionals to ensure students receive the support they need.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment. A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is essential.
This position would suit someone with experience in a first aid, healthcare, education, pastoral support or administrative role who is passionate about making a positive difference to the wellbeing of students.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a successful and highly regarded school, with excellent professional development opportunities and a welcoming team environment.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people and helping to create a safe and healthy learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Cambourne Village College is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated, over-subscribed secondary school, eight miles from Cambridge. We opened as an academy of the Cam Academy Trust in September 2013. Our ethos is aspirational and inclusive, our staff is highly motivated, our pupils courteous and hard-working, and we have excellent facilities. A 350 place sixth form opened in September 2024, with 175 students in each of Years 12 and 13. Joining Cambourne Village College represents a unique opportunity to work in a newly-established school within a wider, high-quality Academy Trust that gives excellent possibilities for professional and career development.
For further details on Cambourne Village College, please visit the website Homepage - Cambourne Village College