School Welfare Assistant - Carnforth

Lunchtime Welfare Assistant - Carnforth (LA5)
Location: CARNFORTH
Hours: 12:15PM-13:15PM
Contract: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY - TERM TIME ONLY
Start Date: JANUARY 2025

Role Overview:

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to support a school in the Carnforth area. This vital role involves supervising pupils during the lunch period to ensure their safety, well-being, and enjoyment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground, and other areas during lunch breaks.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, inclusivity, and safe play.
• Assisting with serving meals, clearing tables, and maintaining a tidy dining area.
• Supporting children with additional needs as required.
• Responding calmly and effectively to any minor first-aid incidents (training will be provided).
• Reporting concerns or incidents to senior staff.

Requirements:

• A genuine interest in working with children and ensuring their well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a positive impact on children's school experiences.

How to Apply

Please call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'