Medical Lead & First Aider in Clacton-on-Sea

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School. Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued? At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first‐hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lead & First Aider to become a vital part of our school, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our school community. Whether you have experience in an educational setting or are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we offer a supportive environment that values your contribution to our school's daily operations.

Start Date: ASAP

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours, 38 weeks (term time only)

Working Pattern: 8:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Friday (TBC)

A Day in the Life:

• Managing the daily operations of the school medical room, ensuring it is a clean, stocked, and safe environment for unwell children.
• Supervising and organising first aid trained staff from across the school as required.
• Providing first aid to pupils, staff, and visitors, and assessing injuries to determine appropriate action.
• Leading on first‐aid arrangements, including conducting risk assessments and maintaining Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
• Overseeing the secure storage and administration of medication in line with school policy and parental consent.
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents and treatments, ensuring confidentiality in compliance with data protection regulations.

What We're Looking For:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• A commitment to undergo necessary training—such as First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid—if you do not currently hold these qualifications.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, work autonomously, and communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• A willingness to learn new skills, including the use of school MIS systems (like Arbor) and Google Workspace.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‐being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.