Health and Welfare Assistant

Cove School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 3.15pm - HOURS NEGOTIABLE (term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,186 - £26,244 ACTUAL SALARY - £18,924 - £19,719 (pending confirmation of hours)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cove School is seeking a Health & Welfare Assistant to ensure effective and efficient provision of first aid and welfare support to the pupils of Cove School. We have a large dedicated medical room that is well equipment and also acts as the main office for the Health & Welfare Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administering prescribed medication and managing medical supplies
• Providing general first aid
• Maintaining statutory records and managing medical and welfare records.
• Coordinatingfirst aid training
• Collaborate with external health professionals, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health regulations
• Communicate with parents

Key Requirements:

• A First Aid qualification is desirable but training will be provided by the school if necessary, involving a 3-day first aid course via the St John’s Ambulance within 3 months of taking up the post
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and using a database
• Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Able to offer a high level of pastoral care to pupils
• Good communication skills and have an excellent level of oral and written ability
• Strong organisational, time-management and planning skills
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Able to respond quickly to an emergency
• Positive, enthusiastic outlook and attitude
• Experience in an educational environment is desirable, but not essential

This post does not replace specialist medical services and is focused solely on supporting pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.

Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.

Onsite parking.

To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cove School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1010 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cove School website
• Email address: s.downham@coveschool.uk
• Phone number: 01252 542397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cove-school

Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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