WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Downholland - Haskayne Voluntary Aided COfE Primary School, Black-a-moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, L39 7HX (16 on roll)

Tel: 0151 5260614
School website: www.haskayne.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Downholland Haskayne CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Welfare Assistant to work as part of the midday supervision team in securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period.

The successful candidate will:

Help to create a nurturing environment for children to eat their lunch

Prep and serve the meals

Set up the hall for dinner service and supervise children getting their lunch

Encourage children to eat their lunches

Promote positive behaviour of pupils while they eat their meals and in the playground area

Set up and clear play equipment outside as appropriate

Play with the children, promote team games and active lunchtimes

Work alongside lunchtime colleagues and the wider school community

Liaise with staff regarding pupils' wellbeing (accidents/incidents) and log as appropriate

Any other duties as required by the headteacher/lunchtime supervisor

This position is 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 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.

Proposed Interview Date:

03/09/2025 

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.