LUNCHTIME WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge, Preston, PR33BJ
Preston Road
Tel: 01772 783661
School website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Thank you for your interest in this lunchtime welfare position covering 5 days per week.

This is a part time (1.25 hour per day / 6.25 hours per week), permanent position supporting children at lunchtime. You will be paid for 43.89 weeks per year.  This is made up of 38 school weeks plus annual leave, statutory and extra statutory holidays.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 11.50pm – 1.05pm. 

Key duties will involve:
1. Supervising children inside and when playing outside
2. Supporting the children with their eating, social skills and through safe play
3. Overseeing the movement of pupils to/from the lunch hall and dining arrangements
4. Encouraging pupils to eat healthy balanced meals
5. Setting up and running activities for pupils at lunchtime
6. Reporting and dealing with incidents in line with school policy
7. Ensuring adequate first aid treatment is available during the midday break
8. Liaising with colleagues on how to meet any individual pupil needs (e.g. SEND)

This position will commence as soon as possible.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete the CES application form and return it to school, including references.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer working practices in school. The position will be subject to a successful DBS check, online checks and an occupational health check.

The successful candidates will receive first aid training as part of their induction to the school.

Many thanks and I look forward to receiving your application.  

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

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 31/12/2024

Desirable Qualifications

First aid

NVQ or equivalent, related to working with children

Desirable Experience

Working in a childcare based establishment

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcome, by appointment

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.