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Ref 194754
Number of Posts 2
Grade FLW.
Salary £12 an hour £23152 Pro-rata Term Time Only
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 5 hours a week.
Closing Date 31/01/2025.
Location
Padiham Green Church Of England Primary School, St Anne's Street, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7AX (187 on roll)

Tel: 01282 776855
School website: www.padiham-green.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Summary
Padiham Green CE Primary School is a Christian school where everyone is valued and we follow the example set for us by Jesus and act with a ‘Kind Heart’. Our Governors are looking to appoint two kind, caring, enthusiastic and energetic welfare assistants to join our hardworking welfare team.

These vacancies are 5 hours per week contracts.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work 12 - 1pm Monday – Friday. There may also be the requirement for paid additional hours during special lunchtime events, such as Christmas Dinner Day.  

We are looking for someone who: 
  • Can work as part of a team and reflect on own practice. 
  • Can develop professional relationships with children, staff and parents.  
  • Can liaise with teachers and staff to support pupils.
  • Is energetic, positive and has a good sense of humour. 
  • Is committed to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos. 
  • Cares passionately for all our children, no matter what their barriers are or challenges they bring into school.  
  • Have knowledge of or be willing to learn about safeguarding, behaviour, pastoral support and relevant policies and procedures

    We can offer you:    
  • A caring and Christian environment where adults and pupils flourish together.
  • Happy children who are proud of our school and ‘act with a kind heart’.
  • A happy welcoming school where everyone is valued.
  • Strong partnerships with parents, other schools and the local community. 
  • A strong supportive Governing Body with a clear vision for the future of the school.
  • A strong and committed staff, who keep the children at the centre of all they do.

     If you think you can make a positive difference to the children in our school, then we would welcome your application. 

    We would like to encourage prospective candidates the opportunity to visit the school for more information please refer to our school website and ‘X’ feed.  
    Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  Please contact the school office on 01282 776855 to book your visit.  

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    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 9am 31/01/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
    Please see Person Specification
    Desirable Qualifications
    Please see Person Specification
    Essential Experience
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    Desirable Experience
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    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Melissa Barber - School Business Manager
    Proposed Interview Date:
    13/02/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@padihamgreen.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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