Job Description

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Job Advert: Clerical Admin Assistant (Main First Aider)



Location: Buckingham Park Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43



Contract: Part time, Monday to Friday 9am to 1:30pm, term time only



Starting date: Monday 1st December



Salary: Grade 4



Are you looking to make a real difference in a supportive and welcoming school community? Buckingham Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated and organised Clerical Admin Assistant (Main First Aider) to join our friendly team.



As the school's primary first aider, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our wonderful pupils and staff. You'll provide first aid support, handle emergencies with confidence, and carry out a range of clerical and administrative tasks to help keep our busy school running smoothly.



We offer:


A collaborative and welcoming workplace at the heart of the community Supportive colleagues and leadership Amazing children, staff and parents who make our school a special place to work Opportunities for professional development and first aid training

We are looking for someone who:


Has strong organisational and communication skills Can remain calm and caring in emergencies Is reliable, flexible and works well as part of a team Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Able to support children with known medical conditions, in line with their individual health care plan, and supervise children who need to take approved medications.

Applicants should have experience of paediatric first aid and a 'First Aid at Work' certificate would be preferable. Previous experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of Bromcom systems is preferable, however, training will be provided for the right candidate. You will also be required to undertake mandatory First Aid training as necessary.



How to apply:



Please see attached job description for full duties of the post and complete the attached application form.



Buckingham Park Primary School (Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.



We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.


Job Details

Salary:

13.26 per hour

Contract Type:

Fixed term for 1 year with a possibility to extend

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.30pm, term-time only.

Location:

Buckingham Park Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea




Further Information


Buckingham Park Primary School and West Sussex 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

bursar@buckinghampark.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01273 453515

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01007.



LOCATION

Shoreham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed Term

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

20 October 2025