WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Duke Street Primary School, Duke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3DU (320 on roll)

Tel: 01257 239950
School website: www.dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors wish to appoint two  welfare assistants to join our lunchtime support team. The successful candidate will support pupils while they eat their lunch or play outside, as well as help to set up, serve and clear away the dining area. The working hours are one hour per day,  11.55am - 12.55pm (TBC) Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful applicant will become part of the professional team of staff at the school. We all work extremely hard in trying to provide the children with a safe, purposeful and positive environment for their education. Therefore, we are looking for people who are willing to work conscientiously each day to help the school achieve these aims. We believe that, although this is a small number of hours, the contribution made by our welfare staff each day is vitally important.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

Supervise children during meal times or in the playground

Develop positive relationships with both adults and children

Encourage and engage children in suitable play activities

Help make our lunchtimes a safe and happy place for our children

Work as part of a team under the direction of school staff

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.

The closing date is 9am on 17/03/2025.

This position is permanent, part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

31/03/2025 

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.