Vacancy for Lunchtime Welfare Assistant at Heasandford Primary School To Start as Soon as Possible
Heasandford Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to assist in the care and general welfare of pupils across the 4-11 age range during our busy lunchtime period. The successful candidate should have experience against the Job Description and possess the qualities and skills outlined below. In return, we can offer happy and well-behaved children, an attractive and well-equipped environment and a highly committed and hardworking school staff.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is able to:
- Supervise children during meal times and in the playground/classroom
- Support children in developing social skills
- Work in a team situation
- Manage behaviour positively in accordance with our Behaviour Policy
- Support the school in making lunchtimes safe and happy for our children
Weekly working hours are: Monday to Friday, an hour a day (5 hours in total), term time only. The position is paid at the Foundation Living Wage (£12.00 an hour).
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Experience
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Miss Gibson, the office manager, in the school office.
Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached and return to: bursar@heasandford.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: Thursday 26th September 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Heasandford Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Heasandford also takes its responsibility to safeguard and protect the interests and welfare of its children and any successful applicant will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders - this is available to all applicants upon request. Please also note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on short-listed candidates.