WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Winmarleigh Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane, Winmarleigh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0LA (20 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603006
School website: www.winmarleigh.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

To secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period.

To follow the School's Behaviour Policy;

To support all pupils including pupils with specific needs to promote well-being and inclusion in the school environment;

To establish positive relationships with pupils;

Supervise pupils eating their meal and prevent them from taking food outside the dining area;

Be proactive in preventing poor behaviour from escalating and in keeping children engaged in productive play;

Keep pupils out of classrooms, toilets etc when they should be outside;

Supervise children at lunchtime play;

Deal with accidents in the playground or dining area and report in line with school procedures;

Keep young pupils occupied when they have to stay indoors;

Work co-operatively as part of the school team;

Ensure children's safety is maintained at all times;

Walk pupils to/from the playground to the dinner hall in an orderly manner;

To work within school policies and procedures;

To take care of their own and other people's health and safety.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)

Essential Experience

Ability to relate well to children

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Knowledge of concept of confidentiality

Flexible attitude to work

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

Commitment to equality and diversity; health and safety; attendance at work

Commitment to undertake in-service development

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

Basic knowledge of First Aid

Ability to use relevant technology (e.g. video, photocopier)

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.