The team at Ortus Recruitment work in collaboration with Primary/SEN schools and bring them together with individuals looking for opportunities in the education sector. We are dedicated to providing specialised and ongoing support to educators looking for full-time and long-term roles within schools in their local area. We work with a number of schools, all rated ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding‘ by Ofsted, with supportive senior leadership teams and opportunities for further career progression and CPD courses.

Job Summary:

• Role: Welfare Assistant
• Contract type: Long-term, Full-time
• Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Pay Rate: £90-£100 per day (PAYE)
• Location: Wembley, Brent
• Start date: January

As a Welfare Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• To perform first aid and welfare duties
• To supervise the medical room and its occupants
• To administer first aid, contact parents and accompany children to hospital as required
• To organise medical, dental inspections, inoculations and any other health related visits
• Maintain medical records and ensure the staff are aware of relevant information relating to pupils
• Complete and process accident forms as required
• Support and comfort both pupils and staff, who may be distressed at school e.g.. following bereavement
• To keep check of and order first aid materials through school office
• To accompany educational visits/journeys when necessary

Welfare Assistant Requirements:

• First aid trained
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Experience working in a medical setting

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Continuous support and advice from experienced specialist consultants
• PAYE payments – No Umbrella Company Fees
• Potential for career progression and teacher training in partnership with the school
• Good opportunities for CPD
• Generous referral scheme

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.