Welfare Assistant - 2 posts

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 August 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours per week - 1 each day over the lunch period
Contract type: Fixed term - Initially 12 months, possible extension
Hourly rate: £12.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School & English Hub is seeking to appoint an inspirational staff member to join a team of dedicated staff working within the Our Catholic School. The governors of St John Vianney Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly committed and energetic person to join our team as a welfare assistant The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the leadership team, team leaders and class teachers.

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates. If you are looking for a position to make a difference to the young people and their families within our community, we would welcome an application.

Job Statement:To work as part of a team supporting and assisting pupils’ development and learning, facilitating access to dining and recreational facilities including physical and general care.

Key Duties:

1. Support other staff in managing pupil behaviour during recreational and dining activities;

2. Report pupil behavioural issues in line with schools policies;

3. Assist pupils to develop their independence through specific tasks;

4. Communicate with pupils to encourage acceptable behaviour;

5. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Individuals in this role may also:

1. Provide comfort and support to sick, ill or distressed pupils in line with school policies;

2. Provide basic welfare support to pupils with special educational needs;

3. Provide clerical and administrative support;

4. Support pupils and parents / carers to improve attendance;

5. Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff;

6. Gather / report basic information to / from parents / carers as directed.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A commitment to promoting staff well being.

Polite, well-behaved children that are Sincere, Joyous and Virtuous.

High quality bespoke CPD

Supportive, collaborative and inclusive teamwork

We are looking for a person who :

Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.

Can thrive in a busy, fast-changing environment.

Is a positive thinker and solution focused.

Is self- driven to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families.

Has excellent communication skills.

Be able to deliver a rich, well balanced learning and play experience

Have high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment, behaviour and attitudes

Have a positive outlook and be keen to contribute to the success of our school

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.