Welfare Assistant

Enfield Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council partner school is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support the welfare and daily wellbeing of pupils. You would join a dedicated team, help maintain a safe, caring environment and contribute to positive behaviour and learning throughout the day.

The role requires good English, reliability and the ability to use initiative. We welcome enthusiastic applicants who can communicate well, work with colleagues, and model high standards of conduct for children and the wider school

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well within a team and take lead when needed.
• Strong organisational abilities and reliable/trustworthy.
• Applicants must have good spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' welfare and wellbeing within the classroom.
• Assist with daily activities and behavioural expectations.
• Collaborate with staff to promote a positive school environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Lead initiative

Job description

The school has a Christian ethos which is celebrated and incorporated in to the daily life of the school. The school has a strong community feel and is well supported by parents. There is an established senior leadership team in place and staff are welcoming and friendly.

We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and suitably qualified Welfare Assistant to join our motivated team of staff, making a positive difference to the lives of our young children. This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity for candidates to become fully involved in school life and we are looking for someone who is confident in their abilities to deliver assistance, and have an impact on all pupils. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and can work consistently using initiative. In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out the duties of the role. Applications from people with appropriate proven abilities, good communication and organisational skills are invited.

We are looking for someone who:

• has high expectations of pupils' behaviour
• works well within a team
• can be a positive role model for children
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• has high levels of self-motivation and an eagerness to take a lead
• has the ability to be reflective and continually seek opportunities to learn and develop their practice

We can offer:

• a positive and supportive environment
• highly motivated children with excellent behaviour
• a thoughtful and caring school where developing effective learners is our central concern
• a thriving community with a wonderfully supportive PTA that organizes fun events through the year