Job Description
LTF Recruitment is working in partnership with a fantastic secondary school in Waltham Forest, seeking a Medical Welfare Officer who can also provide Learning Support Assistant (LSA) duties. This unique and rewarding role involves ensuring the health and welfare of students while supporting their academic progress within Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). Key Responsibilities: Act as the Medical Welfare Officer, providing first aid, administering medication, and monitoring the health and wellbeing of students Maintain accurate records of student medical conditions, treatments, and support plans Liaise with parents, carers, and medical professionals to ensure students receive appropriate care Support students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities in the classroom, working alongside teachers to assist with their academic development Provide Learning Support Assistant (LSA) duties, including 1:1 and small group support for students in KS3 and KS4 Promote a safe and inclusive environment, addressing both physical and emotional needs Essential Criteria: First Aid qualification or willingness to complete one Previous experience in a medical welfare or student care role within a secondary school or similar environment Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information professionally A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach to student care and academic support Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Lifelancer ( https://lifelancer.com ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech, data science and IT domains. Please use the below Lifelancer link for job application and quicker response. https://lifelancer.com/jobs/view/3493b2270c7960637776ec027bd7389e