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Ref 193130
Number of Posts 2
Grade Foundation Living Wage.
Salary £12 an hour Pro Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (03/09/24 to 31/08/25) .
Hours 5 hours a week.
Closing Date 09/08/2024.
Location
Moorside Academy, Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA (266 on roll)

Tel: 01695 722931
School website: www.moorside-academy.co.uk
Summary
Moorside Academy are seeking to appoint 2 Lunchtime Welfare Assistants to assist in the care and general welfare of pupils across the 2-11 years age range during the lunchtime period - 5 hours per week.

This post will initially be in the early years setting with children aged 2-4 years old.

The role requires someone who has a positive attitude toward working with children in their care and the ability to be a good role model. You will need to provide a nurturing approach and be supportive of the distinctive ethos and values of our school.

The successful candidate will work alongside other lunchtime welfare assistants and the catering staff as a team to deliver a smooth lunch service and break time for the children.

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 3pm on 09/08/2024
Desirable Qualifications
  • First Aid training

    • Desirable Experience
  • Working as a welfare assistant or working with children in the past
  • Working knowledge of safeguarding

    • Proposed Interview Date:
    20/08/2024 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Please via the website https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/welfare-assistant-moorside-community-primary-academy-school.
    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.

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    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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