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Primary - Welfare Assistant

Reed
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The School Welfare Officer position offers a salary range of £20,143 to £21,488 and requires candidates to have previous experience in a school setting, ideally with office experience including using SIMS.net.
  • This role is located in a large, vibrant primary school with over 700 children, rated as GOOD by Ofsted in 2018, and operates on a term-time only basis for 38 weeks per year.
  • The successful candidate will provide welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff, maintain a database of children with ongoing needs, and assist with care plans for those with specific medical requirements.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, along with excellent IT and interpersonal skills, are essential for preparing reports and handling sensitive interactions with children, parents, and agencies.
  • The school offers extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a dedicated governing body, making it an exciting opportunity for the right individual.
School Welfare Officer

Salary (actual): £20,143 - £21,488Grade: 4, SCP 8 - 12Hours: 33.75 hours per week, Monday to FridayWork Pattern: Term time only = 38 weeksContract: Temp to Perm

A large, friendly, and vibrant multi-cultural 3/4 form entry primary school (with over 700 children on roll) and part of school is seeking to appoint a child-centred Welfare Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a primary school rated as GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

Our partnership with the school means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge, and expertise. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic professional who has high expectations of themselves.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who:

  • Can provide welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff.
  • Can maintain our database of children with ongoing needs.
  • Can assist with care plans for pupils with specific and complex medical needs.
  • Has the ability to communicate orally and in writing in connection with the preparation of reports, weekly plans, and daily records.
  • Has a good telephone manner and is able to deal sensitively with a range of children, parents, and outside agencies.
  • Has excellent IT and interpersonal skills.
  • Is able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ideally has previous school office experience including using SIMS.net (although not essential).
  • Is efficient and is able to work on their own initiative and under pressure.
  • Holds a First Aid Certificate

For the right candidate, they will offer:

  • Extensive support and CPD.
  • The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust.
  • A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff team.
  • An ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
  • A dedicated Governing Body.
  • Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn.
  • An employee assistance programme (EAP).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.