1:1 WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Westhead Lathom St James' Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HL (98 on roll)

Tel: 01695 574078
School website: www.wlsj.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

Westhead Lathom St James’ CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. The role would be to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in during the lunch break. The successful candidate will be nurturing and have good relationship building skills.

The hours are 7.5 hours per week, 11:45am – 1:15pm.

We are looking for a welfare assistant who:

Is calm, patient and nurturing

Is resilient, committed and flexible and able to ‘think on their feet’

Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and parents

Is fun and will engage in playtimes with the pupil they are supporting

In return, the school can provide:

A supportive, nurturing working environment

Personalised CPD opportunities

A staff team who are well trained, highly motivated and supportive

Children who are positive and demonstrate excellent behaviour

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to  complete the application form attached.

Essential Experience

Good communication skills at all levels

Ability to work as a team

Friendly disposition

Punctual

Able to show initiative

Desirable Experience

Ability to manage children's behaviour through a positive approach

Ability to engage pupils enthusiastically and model positive play

An understanding of how to keep pupils safe

Proposed Interview Date:

07/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.