WELFARE ASSISTANT

Ref 196326
Number of Posts 1
Grade Foundation Living Wage.
Salary £12.6 an hour £24310 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 7.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 26/05/2025.
Location
St James' Church Of England Primary School, Clitheroe, Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1ED (275 on roll)

Tel: 01200 423599
School website: www.stjames-clitheroe.co.uk
Summary
The Governors of Clitheroe St James’ C.E. Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic member to the lunchtime welfare team. 

The successful applicant will be joining a friendly and dedicated team of staff and will be required to assist in the general care and welfare of pupils over the lunchtime period.  

We are looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm for outdoor activities who will be an inspiration to young pupils. 

You must be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities and attributes:  

 - to be well organised  
- to show a high level of care and understanding to the children  
- be able to show initiative and flexibility  
- to have and display a full awareness of confidentiality. 

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 12 Noon on 26/05/2025
Desirable Qualifications

To hold a current First Aid Certificate




Essential Experience

Ability to communicate with adults and children.

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

A warm and welcoming manner

Ability to maintain records, ie. First aid

Desirable Experience
Experience of working with children is preferred but not essential
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.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

Address: Please return Application Forms to bursar@st-james.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.