WELFARE ASSISTANT
NJC Scale, Point 5 £22,882
36.25 hrs pw / 38 weeks pa
Required as soon as possible
Closing Date: Monday 26th February 2024 (9am)
Queensmead is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed academy school where students achieve highly and ‘behaviour around the school is excellent’ (Ofsted).
This is a key role in our caring and successful secondary school dealing with the full range of pupil needs as well as medical issues. The successful candidate will be able to interact and communicate with pupils, parents and staff and have First Aid experience / qualifications. IT skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel, are essential.
Hours of work:- Monday to Friday, 8.15am – 4pm, with 30 minutes lunch (unpaid).
Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but not essential.
Benefits:-
- A comprehensive induction programme will be provided
- Ongoing extensive CPD programme
- Free membership of the Fitness Zone at Queensmead Sports Centre
- Free BUPA Health Care Plan (Includes benefits worth approximately £2000)
- Ride to Work Scheme
- Free access to Goals Soccer Centre
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Applications for this position will be shortlisted and interviewed at the earliest opportunity. Early applications for this post are recommended.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, online searches may be done as part of the school’s due diligence checks.
Queensmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.