LUNCHTIME WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

St Paul's Church Of England Primary School, Rawtenstall, Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HT (281 on roll)

Tel: 01706 215893
School website: www.stpaulsrawtenstall.co.uk

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an excellent lunchtime welfare assistant to join our lunchtime support team. The successful candidate will support pupils while they eat their lunch or play outside, as well as help to set up, serve and clear away the dining area. The working hours are one hour per day, between midday and 1.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

The successful applicant will become part of the professional team of staff at the school. We all work extremely hard in trying to provide the children with a safe, purposeful and positive environment for their education. Therefore, we are looking for people who are willing to work conscientiously each day to help the school achieve these aims. We believe that, although this is a small number of hours, the contribution made by our welfare staff each day is vitally important.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

Supervise children during meal times and in the playground

Develop positive relationships with both adults and children

Encourage and engage children in suitable play activities

Help make our lunchtimes a safe and happy place for our children

Apply first aid to those in need<

Work as part of a team Hours of Work: Monday to Friday midday -1.00pm This position is part time term time only. CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Closing date: Noon 03/07/2024. Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 17th July 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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, 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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 03/07/2024

Essential Qualifications

See person spec and job description

Desirable Qualifications

See person spec and job description

Essential Experience

Previous experience of working with children

Desirable Experience

See job spec and job description

Proposed Interview Date:

17/07/2024 

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.