We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Primary First Aider & Pastoral Administration Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role, providing first-line medical and welfare support to students and staff, including administering first aid, managing ongoing medical needs, and maintaining accurate records, while supporting the Pastoral Team with administrative tasks and contributing to the overall safety, wellbeing, and pastoral care of students.
Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid qualification. The postholder will also undertake additional training to support students with specific medical needs (e.g. diabetes, anaphylaxis, asthma, epilepsy).
Working hours:
25 hours per week
Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm
Term time only
Job requirements
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and mathematics (grade C/4 or above)
- Experience of using all Microsoft & Google applications
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy administrative environment, dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
- Experience administering First Aid and maintaining accurate records
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing
- A willingness to work with and support students with additional medical or physical needs
Why join us?
As Primary First Aider & Pastoral Administration Assistant within Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.
Interviews will take place on Friday 12th December 2025
Sidney Stringer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.