Teaching Vacancies
Medical Support Assistant – The Downs School
Key Responsibilities
- Student triage, dealing with illness and injury
- Maintaining accurate records and providing administration support
- Providing first aid treatment as trained and administering medication when appropriate
- Supporting a range of duties, including experience in medical assistance (internal training provided)
- Maintaining first aid equipment, stock, and records
- Contributing to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
- Communicating with parents where appropriate
- Liaising with and supporting the school nursing team with school-based vaccinations
Skills and Expertise
- Adaptable, flexible, and resourceful
- Able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities
- Well-motivated and keen to show interest in Medical Support
- Professional attitude, open to innovative ways of working, and committed to working in partnership with a range of staff
- Flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
- Empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to developing the whole child
- Working with children who enjoy school, behave exceptionally, and have excellent attitudes to learning
- Professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment