Welfare Assistant

Christ Church CE Primary (Eccles); Salford; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Christ Church C.E Primary School in Salford is seeking Welfare Assistants to supervise pupils during the midday break on the school grounds or in the school premises, particularly when weather prevents outdoor activity. This role supports safeguarding and promotes the school values of EXCELLENCE, RESPECT, CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, be able to listen, talk and play with children, and work well within a team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break in school grounds or inside the school.
• Support pupils during mealtimes or when outdoor access is restricted by weather.
• Promote and model the school values EXCELLENCE, RESPECT, CHALLENGE and SELF-BELIEF.
• Work as part of a team and contribute to safeguarding and welfare.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Listen & talk with children

Promote school values

Hardworking & inclusive

Job description

Welfare Assistant

Required - As soon as possible

The Governors, staff and children at Christ Church C.E Primary School are looking to appoint Welfare Assistants 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

Christ Church C.E 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 documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
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