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What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Welfare Assistant to join our Early Years team on a temporary basis, with the position subject to review.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the EYFS teaching team to support the welfare, care and wellbeing of our youngest pupils. The role involves assisting with the personal, social and physical needs of children, supporting positive play and learning experiences, and helping to ensure a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Be patient, caring and committed to supporting young children.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Support the welfare and care needs of pupils, including personal care where required.

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer:

• A friendly and welcoming school environment.
• Enthusiastic and happy children who are eager to learn.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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