WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Westhead Lathom St James' Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HL (94 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 pupils during the lunch break whilst eating lunch and on the playground. 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 2024, 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 Midday on 10/01/2025

Essential Qualifications

None

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

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:

20/01/2025 

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.