Welfare Assistant

Salford-Council; Eccles; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Welfare Assistant for Lewis Street Primary School to supervise pupils during the midday break, either on the school grounds or inside the building during meals or bad weather.

The successful candidate will have experience with children, be able to listen and engage with pupils, work well in a team, and promote the school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Able to listen, talk and play with children.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Promotes and models the school values: EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF.
• Hard working, enthusiastic, caring and inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break, either in the school grounds or inside the school.
• Support pupils during meals and during poor weather when outside space is limited.

Skills

Experience working with children

Listening & talking with children

Teamwork

Promoting school values

Hardworking & inclusive

Job description

Welfare Assistant
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract Type: Permanent

Required From: As soon as possible

The Governors, staff and children at Lewis Street Primary School are looking to appoint a Welfare Assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break either in the school grounds or in the school premises i.e. during the time when pupils are taking their meal or if the pupils are unable to use the school grounds because of inclement weather. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for someone who is committed to our school values.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children


• Be able to listen, talk and play with children


• Be able to work as part of a team


• Promote and model the school values of EXCELLENCE; RESPECT; CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF


• Be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and inclusive

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants.

We thank you for your interest.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.


• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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