WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Colne Primet Primary School, Tatton Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JE (186 on roll)

Tel: 01282 864607
School website: www.primet.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Primet Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate Welfare Assistant who has a desire to improve outcomes for children. The ideal candidate will share our vision for the school to work alongside the staff to raise standards and to become an outstanding practitioner.

We are looking for a Welfare Assistant from March 2025:

Control the dinner queue;

Supervise pupils eating their dinners;

Prevent them from taking food outside the dining area;

Control the behaviour of pupils while they eat their meals;

Keep pupils out of classrooms when they should be outside;

Check that groups of pupils do not hang around places that they should not (such as
toilets);

Control the behaviour of pupils in the playground;

Discipline pupils who break the rules;

Deal with accidents in the playground or dining area;

Keep young pupils occupied when they have to stay indoors.


We can offer you:

Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career.

A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community.

A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best.

A commitment to your professional development and well- being.

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 12pm on 31/03/2025

Desirable Qualifications

It is desirable for candidates to hold a current First Aid Certificate, ‘Approved for the Purposes of the Health and Safety regulations 1981’.

Essential Experience

Ability to communicate with adults and children.

Ability to maintain records. First aid

Candidates should have experience of working with children in a school environment (voluntary experience is acceptable).

A warm and welcoming manner.

Have knowledge of using ICT

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the Headteacher on 01282 864607.

Proposed Interview Date:

03/04/2025 

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.