Welfare Assistant
School Support Staff

North Walkden Primary School
Worsley Road North
Walkden
Salford
M28 3QD

Headteacher: Mrs. H Warburton
Telephone: 01204 571039
Email:  northwalkden.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk

Welfare Assistant 
Grade: 1A, £3,507 - £3,577
Working hours: 7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, to be confirmed), Term Time Only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 22nd January 2021, 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 25th January 2021
Interview date: 27th January 2021
Start date: 1st February 2021 or as soon as possible

North Walkden Primary School is looking to appoint a Welfare Assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break either in the school grounds or in the school premises i.e. during the time when pupils are taking their meal or if the pupils are unable to use the school grounds because of inclement weather.  

Previous experience of working with children is preferred, evidence of excellent practices on managing behavior through leading by example, modelling expected behavior and being proactive with encouraging constructive playtime activities.  Current Safeguarding training or evidence of awareness of safeguarding children’s welfare is also a preference.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. 

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We look forward to hearing from you!
Please find below the job description and person specification which you should use to complete your application.

Job Description.pdf
Person Specification.pdf

Safe working   
We are a Covid-safe organisation and you will have an individual risk assessment when you join the organisation to ensure we effectively support your health and wellbeing throughout your employment.

Continuous service commitment   
New employees can now keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others.

Diversity and Inclusion   
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr

Location
North Walkden Primary
Vacancy Description
 
North Walkden Primary School
Worsley Road North
Walkden
Salford
M28 3QD

Headteacher: Mrs. H Warburton
Telephone: 01204 571039
Email:  northwalkden.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk

Welfare Assistant 
Grade: 1A, £3,507 - £3,577
Working hours: 7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, to be confirmed), Term Time Only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 22nd January 2021, 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 25th January 2021
Interview date: 27th January 2021
Start date: 1st February 2021 or as soon as possible

North Walkden Primary School is looking to appoint a Welfare Assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break either in the school grounds or in the school premises i.e. during the time when pupils are taking their meal or if the pupils are unable to use the school grounds because of inclement weather.  

Previous experience of working with children is preferred, evidence of excellent practices on managing behavior through leading by example, modelling expected behavior and being proactive with encouraging constructive playtime activities.  Current Safeguarding training or evidence of awareness of safeguarding children’s welfare is also a preference.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. 

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We look forward to hearing from you!
Please find below the job description and person specification which you should use to complete your application.

Job Description.pdf
Person Specification.pdf

Safe working   
We are a Covid-safe organisation and you will have an individual risk assessment when you join the organisation to ensure we effectively support your health and wellbeing throughout your employment.

Continuous service commitment   
New employees can now keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others.

Diversity and Inclusion   
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr