At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with learning difficulties through education and personal care.
- Company: Acorns Primary School, a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, free parking, and mental health resources.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Salary £13.45 an hour, £25,949 pro rata and term time only.
Location: Acorns Primary School, Blackpool Road, Moor Park, Preston, PR1 6AU.
The Governors of Acorns Primary, a school with generic learning difficulties, are looking for a committed welfare assistant to join our school. The successful applicant will be required to work 1.5 hours per day, 11:45am - 1:15pm, Monday - Friday, term time only.
Responsibilities
- Be enthusiastic and hard working.
- Be able to work within a team.
- Be happy to provide both education and care; personal care is essential for children with generic learning difficulties.
- Be upbeat and positive.
- Excellent time keeping, be organised, work as a team member and be flexible in changing circumstances.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Understand the concept of confidentiality.
Benefits
- An exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and committed learning environment.
- The full support of the headteacher, governing body and staff team.
- Free access to the Employee Assist Programme (EAP).
- An established mental health and wellbeing team who understand the importance of valuing the team and all involved.
- Free onsite parking.
- Support from a full time on site IT Technician.
Qualifications and Experience
- Essential Qualifications: As per person specification.
- Desirable Qualifications: As per person specification.
- Essential Experience: As per person specification.
- Desirable Experience: As per person specification.
Equal Opportunities
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. 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 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 which is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard. Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
WELFARE ASSISTANT in Preston employer: Lancashire County Council
Acorns Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for welfare assistants dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with generic learning difficulties. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health resources and free onsite parking, staff are encouraged to grow professionally while working collaboratively within a committed team. Located in Preston, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause during term time, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.
