Salary: Grade F, £14.13 - £14.82 per hour

Hours of work: 5 days, 30 hours a week with a 40-minute unpaid lunch.  8.50am – 3.25pm             

Contract type: Permanent, term-time only

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Silverwood School for further information.

A bit about us:

We are seeking a caring, organised and confident Medical & First Aid Assistant to join our dedicated medical team at Silverwood School, a large and vibrant SEN school supporting pupils with a wide range of complex needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding pupil health and wellbeing, working closely with our Cross Site Medical Coordinator, school staff, families and external health professionals. You will support the delivery of high-quality medical care across the school, ensuring pupils’ medical and first aid needs are met safely, compassionately and in line with individual healthcare plans and school protocols. You will be a key point of contact for first aid, medication administration, medical record keeping and health coordination across multiple school sites.

About our School:

Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.

What our staff are saying:

“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”

“I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”

All about the role:

Key responsibilities:

• Support the administration of prescribed and over-the-counter medication with appropriate consent
• Act as a First Aider for pupils and staff
• Support pupils with complex and high-level medical needs, including in-class support where required
• Assist with creating, updating, and sharing Individual Health Care Plans
• Maintain accurate medical records on SIMS and pupil files
• Ensure safe storage and monitoring of medication, including asthma inhalers and emergency supplies
• Coordinate and support immunisation sessions and medical clinics
• Liaise with parents, school nursing teams, and external health agencies
• Maintain first aid kits, training registers, and medical supplies
• Respond calmly and professionally to medical emergencies
• Work flexibly across all Silverwood School campuses

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a medical, healthcare, education, or SEN setting (desirable)
• Holds a First Aid qualification (or is willing to undertake training)
• Is confident supporting children with complex medical needs
• Is highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Can maintain strict confidentiality and uphold safeguarding standards
• Is flexible, resilient, and able to work calmly under pressure

• Be part of a supportive, experienced, and compassionate SEN team
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils’ daily lives and long-term wellbeing
• Access high-quality training and professional development
• Term-time working supporting work–life balance
• A role with variety, responsibility, and purpose

Find out more and apply:

To apply please visit our Silverwood Eteach page https://www.eteach.com/careers/silverwoodschool and download the application form and submit it to [email protected] 

Closing date (and time): Monday 2^nd February 2026

Interview date:  TBC

Commencement date:  ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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