WELFARE ASSISTANT
7.5 hours per week, term time only (11:30am – 1:00pm or 11:45am – 1:15pm)
Salary: Grade A: £2,866
Oakdale School is a primary special school and nursery for pupils, some with complex health needs and others with severe and profound learning difficulties
The Governing Body of Oakdale School wish to appoint a willing, enthusiastic and caring Welfare Assistant to work as part of a skilled team in helping to make lunchtimes a safe and happy experience for our children. You will assist our pupils with day to day living skills e.g. help with choosing and eating a healthy lunchtime meal within the dining areas of school. Pupils also need help with personal hygiene and help in developing play skills in the school playgrounds
Employees of Oakdale School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
This post is a designated customer facing role and so the ability to converse at ease with pupils and staff in accurate spoken English is essential
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, full background checks and satisfactory references
Application forms and job details available from the school website, http://oakdale.tameside.sch.uk for return to Mrs. Deb Ollerenshaw, School Business Manager at the school either by post or by email to admin@oakdale.tameside.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 11th December 2017 at 12 noon