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Ref 192708
Number of Posts 2
Grade Grade 3 SCP 3-4.
Salary £23152 to £ 23152 Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2024 ) .
Hours 12.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 04/07/2024.
Location
St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh, The Hill, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2FJ (95 on roll)

Tel: 01772 865369
School website: www.stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk
Summary
The Governors of St. Francis’ Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an afterschool club assistant to join our team.  Working hours are 3.00pm - 5.30pm Monday - Friday, term time only.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Have proven skills in supervising and interacting positively with children.
  • Be efficient in preparing snacks and suitable activities
  • Establish fair, respectful and supportive relationships with children.
  • Demonstrate a patient, inclusive approach and value each child as unique.
  • Follow our procedures for Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding and First Aid and others.
  • Have high expectations for themselves and the children.
  • Effectively communicate and work in partnership with families, carers and colleagues.

    In return we offer you:

  • a friendly, inclusive and supportive team.
  • happy children who enjoy school.
  • support for your professional development.

    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.
    • Desirable Qualifications

    Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

  • First Aid
    • Essential Experience
    Working with children in a childcare environment or having extensive family experience of looking after children aged 3-11 years. 
    Desirable Experience

    Working in a Primary School environment (or similar).

    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Miss Deakin on 01772865369
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: The Headteacher c/o the School. Please Return Application Forms to head@st-francis.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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