Job Description

Salary

NJC Grade C pay scale, points 05 - 07, 25,583 - 26,403 FTE per annum
(22,062 - 22,769 per annum pro-rated)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Plymouth

Job category

Support Role - Other

Date posted

04/11/2025

Job reference

GST-R1542



We are looking for a First Aider to join our staff team at Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College Campus.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the campus and further contribute to the life chances of young people in the school and across the Trust. Reporting to the Office Manager, the First Aider will work as part of the reception team and take a lead role for first aid across the campus. This will include the administration of individual pupil health plans, maintaining relevant records, ensuring medical equipment and first aid kits are operational and liaising with parents/carers & staff regarding student medical needs. This role requires somebody with strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a cheerful, friendly and compassionate disposition.

Stoke Damerel Community College and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is a vibrant and aspirational community of teachers and learners. We have an excellent teaching and support staff team who demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, within and beyond our curriculum.

Our Campus is based in the heart of the city of Plymouth with stunning view of the Plymouth Sound and easy walking distance of the most accessible city waterfront. We encourage all young people to work hard and make them most of the opportunities they are given.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our job's portal.

Main responsibilities:

To develop/review current practices/systems for First Aid within the reception team To provide First Aid response to staff and students who are injured or become unwell during the course of the school day, with the aim to keep children in lessons learning To be the point of contact for informing parents/carers or next of kin of illness or injury. To undertake First Aid training and keep up to date on relevant training, such as asthma response, EpiPen training. To support the administration of the school immunisation programme with the Office Manager and Operations Manager To write, contribute, communicate and monitor Education Healthcare Plans for those with medical needs alongside the safeguarding and SEN team To liaise with the safeguarding team regarding issues relating to safeguarding of students, and ensure that concerns are logged on the school CPOMS system To assist the Attendance Manager with first day calling, attendance meetings, and communication with home for those absences relating to medical issues To dispense medication and liaise with parents and carers on the administration of medicines to ensure that students can continue in lessons and learning To maintain relevant records and proforma, and ensure that medical equipment and First Aid kits are operational Where necessary to contact the emergency medical services To work as part of the reception team, and likewise, they are part of the First Aid response team


You will need:

Strong academic record, including English and Maths at Grade 4/5 or equivalent A recognised First Aid qualification Experience of working within a customer facing environment providing general administrative support


What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Blue Light Card scheme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.