Welfare Assistant

MyNewTerm; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawes Side Primary Academy is seeking a caring Welfare Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help support the health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils throughout the school day, displaying empathy, reliability and clear communication.

The role includes basic first aid, recording welfare concerns and liaising with parents and staff. Previous experience with children is desirable, and the position is 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to provide compassionate support and maintain confidentiality.
• Approachable and confident when caring for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' health and welfare needs throughout the school day.
• Provide basic first aid and care for pupils who become unwell.
• Record accidents, illnesses and welfare concerns accurately.
• Communicate with parents/carers and staff as required.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and promote a safe environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hawes Side Primary Academy is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Welfare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

The successful candidate will help support the health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils throughout the school day. This is an important role requiring someone who is approachable, patient and confident when caring for children.

Main Duties

• Supporting pupils with their health and welfare needs.
• Providing basic first aid and caring for children who become unwell.
• Recording accidents, illnesses and welfare concerns accurately.
• Communicating with parents/carers and members of staff when required.
• Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and promoting a safe and positive environment.
• Following the Academy’s safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

We are looking for someone who is caring, calm and organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children. You should be able to work well as part of a team and handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.

Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, welfare or similar environment would be desirable.

This position is working 10 hours per week.

Interviews are to be confirmed.

Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.