Medical & Welfare Officer – Primary School Watford | September Start
Do you have a caring nature and experience supporting children's health and wellbeing?
A welcoming primary school in Watford is looking for a Medical & Welfare Officer to provide first aid, medical support, and pastoral care for pupils.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing first aid and responding to medical incidents.
- Administering medication in line with school procedures.
- Maintaining accurate medical records.
- Supporting pupils with medical conditions and individual healthcare plans.
- Liaising with parents, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting pupil wellbeing across the school.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a current First Aid qualification or is willing to complete training.
- Is calm, compassionate, and highly organised.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Has experience working with children or in a healthcare setting.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in keeping children safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Competitive salary | September start | Supportive school environment
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Medical and Welfare Officer in Watford employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.
