First Aid Assistant

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,590.00 - £19,897.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 2A (points 3-4), from £19,590 to £19,897 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time only, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £25,614 to £26,016)

First Aid Assistant job summary

FIRST AID ASSISTANT

REQUIRED ASAP

NJC Level 2A (points 3-4), from £19,590 to £19,897 per annum for 32.5 hours per week term-time only, plus 32.5 hours to be worked outside term-time (based on full-time salary of £25,614 to £26,016)

We are looking to recruit a First Aid Assistant to work in our medical room. The successful candidate will support our Student Welfare Officer in dealing with sick and injured students, making arrangements with parents/ carers and/or for further medical attention if needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong team in a thriving Academy with a clear vision and ambition for our students.

Previous medical experience is not necessarily required, full training for first aid and on how to use the school systems will be provided.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Helen O’Connell, Finance & HR Manager on 01525 636717 or via email recruitment@vandyke.org.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 23rd November

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Vandyke Upper School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1517 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Vandyke Upper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/vandyke-upper-school

A high achieving school where everyone matters.
At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.

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