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Hourly Rate: £14.50 – £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract: Temporary, Term Time Only (4-Week Assignment)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Reporting To: Assistant Headteacher / Business Manager

Are you an experienced First Aider, Healthcare Assistant, or Medical Co-ordinator looking for a rewarding short-term role within a supportive educational environment?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting for a Lead First Aider / Medical Needs Co-ordinator to join a dynamic school community in Luton on a 4-week temporary contract starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

First Aid & Emergency Response: Deliver immediate emergency first aid and triage to students, staff, and visitors. Assess injuries/illnesses to determine appropriate care, parent collection, or emergency service escalation (999).
Medication & Healthcare Plans: Administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications safely in line with consent policies. Oversee Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for conditions such as Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Epilepsy, and Diabetes.
Medical Room Management: Maintain a hygienic, calm, and fully stocked medical room. Regularly inspect emergency equipment including AEDs, spare auto-injectors, and inhalers. Manage first aid kit distribution across school departments and trip kits.
Administration & Reporting: Log all incidents accurately using school management software (SIMS, Arbor, CPOMS). Notify parents promptly regarding head injuries or illness, and handle local authority accident logs (RIDDOR/Luton Borough Council) when required.
Safeguarding & Student Welfare: Act as a key contact for pupil wellbeing, reporting any safeguarding concerns directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and identifying frequent medical visit trends.

Requirements:

Essential:

Valid First Aid at Work (FAW) or Paediatric First Aid qualification (3-day HSE approved).
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
Previous experience in a school, healthcare, or care setting.
An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Strong organisational, record-keeping, and communication skills under pressure.

Desirable:

Specialist training in Medication Administration, EpiPen, or Asthma management.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) qualification.
Working knowledge of DfE guidance (Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions).