Welfare Assistant

St Paul's CE Primary (Heathside Grove); Walkden; On-site; GBP 1,800 - 2,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive governors

Teamwork with lunchtime welfare team

Positive relationships across school

Job summary

St. Paul’s CE Primary invites applications for two Midday Welfare Assistants. The roles support pupils at lunch, in dining areas and on the playground, with supervision of a designated year group during wet lunchtimes.

Fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, term-time only, 5 hours per week (1 hour per day). The school seeks reliable, motivated colleagues with good time-keeping and a confidential approach to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent commitment and motivation.
• Good time-keeping.
• Friendly, outgoing manner with pupils and staff.
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime in dining areas and on the playground.
• Supervise a specified year group/class during wet lunchtimes.

Job description

Midday Welfare Assistants

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Rowley

Working Hours: 5 hours per week, 1 hour per day

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31.8.2027, Term Time Only

The Governors are seeking to appoint 2 welfare assistants in our successful Primary School. The post holder will provide support for our pupils over the lunchtime period both in the dining areas and on the playground. They will also supervise a specified year group/class during wet lunchtimes.

We are looking for an exceptional, hardworking and committed colleague with:

• High levels of commitment and motivation.
• Good time keeping.
• A friendly, outgoing manner with the ability to communicate with pupils and school staff.
• An understanding and commitment to confidentiality

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Supportive colleagues and governors.
• Planning and working as part of a growing midday welfare team.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school.

The post is subject to enhanced disclosure in accordance with DBS procedures. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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-applicant

Safeguarding

As an employee of St. Paul’s CE Primary, you have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

St. Paul’s CE Primary is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and expects all staff to comply with its equality related policies/procedures, and to treat others with fairness and respect.

Health and Safety

The post holder is responsible for Employees Duties as specified with the Schools Health and Safety Policies.

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