First Aid Assistant

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An opportunity has arisen to join our Health and Wellbeing Manager in a role that is dedicated to the wellbeing and welfare of our pupils. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting students with injuries and illness under the guidance of the Health and Wellbeing Manager.

Previous experience in a medical or school environment would be advantageous, although relevant and ongoing training will be given. Applicants should enjoy working with young people and must have strong communication and organisational skills as well as being able to remain calm. Confidentiality is essential, as is the ability to be flexible and to work with your own initiative.

The successful candidate will be based in the school Medical Room and will be expected to undertake administrative tasks in line with medical procedures and protocols. This role is extremely rewarding but can also be demanding.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm with a 30 minute lunchbreak (25 hours per week)

Term time only

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit.

Please contact Vicky Ovens on 01243 871068 or email if you would like to arrange a visit to the school or to have a phone conversation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Interviews may be arranged on the receipt of positive applications.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st November 2022 at 9am

Interviews: w/c 7th November 2022

The Regis is a school that we all feel proud of and our teachers are passionate about their work. We know that teaching can be a challenging profession, but with the support we offer and a commitment to seeing the best in each other, we work tirelessly to find creative ways to educate. We have access to a Group-wide curriculum, an intranet platform that enables sharing of resources and opportunities for work shadowing and mentorship. The Regis School is a secondary 11-18 school with over 1600 students on roll. We are an inclusive comprehensive school that aims to achieve the best for every student. This philosophy is reflected in the successful Sixth Form of 160+ students who are offered a broad range of academic and vocational programmes. Over 70% of our students progress to Higher Education each year. The Regis School has a well-qualified, dedicated supportive and enthusiastic staff team. We have approximately 200 staff, all of whom are committed to providing the best possible education for our students. As one of the biggest employers in Bognor Regis, we emphasise the learning of adults and young people. Staff are involved in further study, research projects and in the training of teachers in partnership with local universities.