First Aider
Closing in 14 days (20 November 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £17,242 actual per annum (FTE £24,978)
Employer: Robert Blake School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 20 November 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
Contract term : Permanent
Salary: £17,242 actual per annum (FTE £24,978)
Hours: 30 hrs per week (normally 9.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday), term time only plus inset days (39 working weeks paid for 44.87)
Start Date: as soon as possible
Closing date:
Interviews: 2 December 2026
About the role
Are you passionate about the welfare and safety of our students & staff? Do you want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?
What will I be doing?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Academy to work alongside our Student Services team.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic First Aider to administer appropriate first aid to students, staff, contractors and visitors to the Academy who are injured or unwell. You will also fulfil the role of Medical Lead for Benedict’s Law.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will be highly motivated with good communication skills as you will be a crucial point of contact between home and the Academy. You must also be well organised as you will be required to maintain detailed accurate records and make sure that all First Aiders are kept up to date with current practice and training.
Ideally you will have already worked in a school or college setting in a similar role and you will already hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate, if not training will be provided.
Flexibility around working hours is also required.
What is in it for me?
We can offer you:
- an excellent working environment
- the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
- one personal day every academic year
- access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
- access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service.
- continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
- competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Robert Blake Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
DBS check
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Supporting documents and information
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor a VISA application for this particular role as it is not one of the shortage occupations listed on the UK Governments website at this current time.
Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.
For more information
To apply, please complete the online application form.
For more information about this role please contact: HR@robertblake.org.uk
