Welfare Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ

3 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
3 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Foundation Living Wage

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for taking the time consider applying for the Welfare Assistant post in our school. There are two permanent positions available, both for 5 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children (own / family / friends or in a school setting)
• Has high expectations for all young people and adults
• Can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with young people and adults
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of the learning and hygiene needs of pupils in there are during a lunchtime period
• Can be efficient and organised
• Has knowledge of safeguarding procedures within a school/academy
• Can establish effective working relationships with staff and pupils
• Is committed to own personal development and training
• Is curious, positive and resilient and show initiative in supporting school improvement
• Will act as a role model for pupils and other staff by setting high personal and professional standards
• Will deal sensitively with pupils and support them to resolve their conflicts
• Has basic written, electronic and verbal communications skills
• Has the ability to demonstrate engagement and care of pupils

We are a very small school which recently converted to Academy status and are proud to be linked to the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust (BEBCMAT). We are a vibrant school, full of life, and greatly value the contribution each individual makes to our school family. The children at St Mary’s form a close knit and caring community; are keen and interested in learning and above all enjoy attending St Mary’s. The school’s Governors are supportive and forward thinking.

There is a strong supportive team ethic at St Mary’s and staff work hard to provide a broad ranging curriculum which offers a large variety of learning opportunities and experiences for all children and take great pride in their work with them.

Visits to school and further discussion about the post are welcome and appointments can be made by contacting the school.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd July 2024 - midday
Interview dates: Thursday 11th July 2024 (AM)

Post Details:
Salary: £12.00 per hour in line with the current Foundation Living Wage
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 5 per week, Monday-Friday 1 hour per day
Required: September 2024

For further details please refer to the application pack.

What the school offers its staff

A dedicated, enthusiastic and professional school team who have a clear shared vision and wide-ranging expertise
Children who are excited and eager to learn
A skilled, ambitious governing body, committed to helping the school move forwards
Children who are polite and interested in learning
Hard working, committed and caring staff
Supportive parents
A warm, friendly environment, in which children are at the heart of all we do
Good opportunities for professional development.

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.