Step Teachers are working closely with a wonderful school in Enfield in search of a Welfare Assistant to join the team in September 2024. The role of the Welfare Assistant is to care for sick and injured children. Holding a valid and in-date First Aid certificate is essential.

This school's main ethos is to aim high, persevere and achieve within a respectful setting. This Welfare Assistant role is a maternity cover long-term role for the academic year starting in September. 

Welfare Assistant Role:

• Caring for sick and injured children. This will include being involved in personal hygiene which will also include cleaning bodily fluids.
• Provide First Aid for all adults within the school setting as required.
• Administer First Aid and medication in accordance with the school medical policy and as agreed with SLT and parent/carer.
• Liaise with SENDCO on Care Plans.
• As a Welfare Assistant you will monitor First Aid consumables stock and re-ordering when necessary.
• To maintain a clean and organised environment (medical room) at all times.

Welfare Assistant Requirements:

• An in-date and valid First Aid certificate 
• Previous experience in a school setting as a Welfare Assistant is desired
• Verifiable references from previous employers or placements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and supporting the students.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, Nursery Nurses will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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