Welfare Assistant

Hours: 10.00am - 1.45pm, Monday - Friday term time only. Location: We are a two-site school, deployment is based on the needs of the children and the skill of the practitioner. This vacancy is based at our Kestrel Way site in the first instance. Staff may be required to work at either site. Applications may be assessed on receipt and suitable candidates may be interviewed and appointed immediately. An early application is advised.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support for Pupils

1. To attend to the physical needs of pupils, primarily washing, toileting, assisting with feeding, cleaning, dressing and undressing pupils.

Under agreed school procedures, to give first aid/medicine where necessary; assist with programmes of special care such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or speech therapy under the direction of the appropriate specialist.

1. To attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, make these parts of the learning experience.
2. To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.

Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Headteacher. Support for Teachers

1. To assist teaching staff in managing pupil behaviour and supporting individuals with additional needs.
2. To communicate effectively with teachers regarding pupil welfare, concerns and progress.
3. To help prepare resources or activities to promote pupil well-being.
4. To support the implementation of individual care or behaviour plans.

Support for the School

1. To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and other teaching assistants; working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures
2. To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities.
3. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.
4. To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Headteacher/Manager.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help us better reflect the diverse ethnic backgrounds of our pupils and wider community. We operate a safer recruitment policy and follow the CBC Code of Practice. Our recruitment process includes undertaking online searches in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post will involve regular contact with children, and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, cautions or bind-over orders which for any other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate and does not need to be declared. Guidance on this can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration related to their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Additional checks in relation to the Childcare Disqualification Regulations will be undertaken for successful candidates. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK, additional information may be required from you to satisfy safer recruitment checks.