Welfare Assistant

  • Employer: St Benedicts
  • Salary: NJC Grade B
  • Location: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
  • Hours: 1 hour hours per day. 12.15-1.15 Mon-Fri.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 06/12/2024 at 16:00
  • Reference: STB/24/298536

Welfare Assistant – St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School

Permanent, Part Time – Term Time Only (5 hours per week)

Monday to Friday 12.15 a.m. - 1.15 pm   Grade B £12.60 per hour

Closing date for the position is 6th December 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th December

 We are looking for a caring and energetic individual to supervise and support our pupils at lunchtimes. Required to start as soon as possible.

Main duties:

  • To supervise pupils as they eat
  • To supervise a playground zone during the lunchtime period
  • To supervise indoors during wet lunchtimes
  • To implement the school behaviour policy during the lunchtime
  • To work as part of the lunchtime team and to support colleagues where appropriate
  • To assist in providing general care and welfare to children
  • To help the children organise games and help them to play appropriately
  • To supervise and control groups or individual children
  • To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment for the children
  • To undertake any other duties that the Headteacher may deem reasonably appropriate to the role of the lunch time staff

 We are looking for someone who is:

  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and reliable
  • Passionate about working with children to help develop their potential
  • Experienced in working with children in school
  • Committed to the whole school community and be prepared to be actively involved in the life of the school
  • Committed to the safeguarding of children

 This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong team of teachers and support staff who work closely together to provide the very best education and experiences for children and families.

This post is subject to Local Government Pension Scheme.

 Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.

 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email. Visits to the school are strongly recommended, please contact Mr Phillips on 0151 526 6423

Log on to www.stbenedictsprimary.co.uk to find out more about our school.

This vacancy is now closed