WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Kirkham St Michael's Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2SL (196 on roll)

Tel: 01772 683624
School website: stmichaelscofe.net

Summary

We are looking for a warm, friendly and caring candidate to join our team of welfare assistants.

The successful candidate will:

Be responsible for all aspects of supervision, promoting good table manners, ensuring the safety of the children, promoting good behaviour both indoors and outdoors over the lunchtime period. 

Have an ability to relate well and communicate with children.

Ensure the safety of our children during lunchtime and the lunchtime break.

Recognise the importance and value of each individual member of the school family.

Have a caring nature and the ability to contribute and work well as part of our strong team.

Have good communication skills.

Be willing to manage behaviour, both indoors and outdoors, in accordance with our Behaviour Policy.

Have a flexible attitude to work.

Have basic knowledge of First Aid (training will be given).

Be able to ensure that the children have a positive experience in a safe environment during the midday break.

We can offer you:

An opportunity to flourish and develop professionally in a happy and welcoming school as part of a committed, experienced and supportive staff.

The hours of work are - 1 hour 15 mins per day between the times of 12 noon and 1.15pm.   Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent.  If successful the salary received will be paid on a term time only pro-rata basis.

Equal Opportunities Statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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 post is subject to successful enhanced DBS disclosure.

Desirable Qualifications

Frist aid (training will be given)

Desirable Experience

Working with children

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please telephone the school office on 01772 683624

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.