Welfare Assistant
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7ED5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 17.5 hours per week, 8:30am until 12pm.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term until Friday 18th July 2025
Pay scale
- Grade 3 (SCP 2-4)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors and Executive Headteacher of The Acorns Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a part-time Welfare Assistant for our 2-year-old provision.
Under the direction of senior management staff and the room leader, the welfare assistant will work with and help to supervise, care and nurture all pupils in a child entered, play based manner.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing effective relationships with the early years team and school
- Preparing a healthy snack for all pupils and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen
- Supporting pupils with nappy changes and potty training
- Playing and engaging with all pupils to develop language and communication
- Comforting and co-regulating with pupils to support their emotional wellbeing
- Compliance with school policies and procedures
- Modelling inclusive practices and the principles of equal opportunities
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working with young children, particularly in a nursery or early years setting.
- Basic First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
- Safeguarding training or willingness to complete safeguarding training.
- Basic Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
Personal Qualities
- Patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach to working with young children.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to the role.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality and act professionally.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.
What the school offers its staff
The community at our school can offer you:
- A supportive and committed Senior Management team and admin support
- The chance to make a significant and measurable difference to children’s lives
- A supportive and proactive Governing Body
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Emma Leslie, Assistant Headteacher to arrange a mutually convenient time: e.leslie@theacornsprimaryschool.co.uk
If you wish to apply, please complete our application form along with a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than two sides of A4 and should detail why you are interested in this position and how your application meets the requirements of the role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March at midday. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th March.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@acornswhitley.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 368 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Acorns Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- admin@theacornsprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 355 1546
At The Acorns Primary & Nursery School, we are a Rights Respecting School where everyone is welcome - we have No Outsiders. We equip our pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to become positive, global citizens. During their time here, children develop into intrinsically motivated, life-long learners: they understand the value of working hard and they aspire to achieve.
Our pupils leave us with a strong, moral compass, comfortable in their own skin, and knowing their own minds. They are brimming with self-belief and self-worth and are capable of being in respectful, trusting relationships with others in their community.
Throughout their time at The Acorns, we instil the characteristics of effective learning. These allow our pupils to develop into confident, resilient and independent adults, prepared to succeed in the modern world. We achieve this vision through our daily mission - Be The Best You Can Be - and by remaining true to our core values: mutual respect, equity, inclusivity and love.
Arranging a visit to The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@theacornsprimary.co.uk.
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