What skills and experience we're looking for
Applicants should have good interpersonal skills and a calm approach to working with children and with other adults.
We are looking for someone who is organised, efficient, cheerful, lively, reliable and hard working.
A current First Aid qualification is essential for this role.
Experience of working in schools in similar roles would be an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint a new member to our Admin Team at this happy and successful school.
Further details about the role
The Pupil Support Officer will:
• Provide First Aid, pastoral and welfare support to the pupils of the school, and where necessary the staff. Be a member of the Pastoral Team.
• Keep records of accidents. Write Care Plans. Liaise with the kitchen staff about allergies. Administer medication and first aid as necessary. Ensure first aid supplies and kits are up to date.
• Report to Governors through the Headteacher report each term on attendance and accidents.
• Receive safeguarding training and be a member of the Safeguarding Team.
• Monitor attendance daily and half termly including accurate record keeping and liaison with families and the Educational Welfare Officer. Be part of the Attendance Team.
• Be responsible for school admissions and school leavers. Liaise with Barnet Admissions Team.
• Assist in the smooth running of the office – answer telephone calls and the school gate, welcome visitors, use and maintain the photocopiers, take messages and enquiries from parents, work effectively as part of the office team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.