St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ (191 on roll)
Tel: 01772 742351
School website: www.st-marymagdalen.lancs.sch.uk
Job Description Welfare Assistant 1:1 for Nursery Pupil
1 temporary position April 2025 July 2025, possibility of extension
Purpose of Job: To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunch break and to help and support a specific child
Job Duties:
Term time only
12:00 1:00 (total 5 hrs/week) possibility of shared role
All lunchtime staff must undertake first aid training.
Friendly, approachable manner
To encourage play between pupils
Liaising with classroom staff to support the pupils
Role is to work with a pre-school child with additional needs encourage play and development
We are looking for candidates who:
Have good time keeping and are reliable
Are able to relate well to children
Work well in a team
Please 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 shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 31/03/2025
good communication skills
ability to work as part of a team
enjoy working with children
working with children
good organisational skills
good time keeping
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitation 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 and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
