Merefield School (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
Band C (SCP 3-4)
10 hours
Merefield School
Westminster Drive, Southport, Merseyside. PR8 2QZ
Tel: 01704 577163
Email: recruitment@merefieldschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Miss Jo Sharpe
Position: Welfare Assistant 2 posts
Term: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Band C (SCP 3-4)
£5,340 - £5,428 per annum
£12.11 - £13.31 per hour
Working hours: 10 hours per week, 11.45am - 1.45pm Monday to Friday
Term Time plus occasional training days where overtime will be paid.
Merefield School is an all age, 3-19 Special School in Ainsdale. We cater for up to 110 students with severe and complex learning needs. We have carefully and meticulously created a curriculum that stimulates and challenges each of our students based on their individual needs and starting points. Our personalised approach and tailored assessment systems ensure that all students make outstanding progress during their time at Merefield School.
The Governors seek to appoint three enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Welfare Assistants to join our established, hard- working and dedicated team.
As Welfare Assistant you will prepare for lunchtimes each day by arranging furniture and collecting and giving out meals. The role will include supporting Merefield staff in supervising and supporting pupils, encouraging good practice at lunchtimes and promoting independence. You will assist the pupils with their individual eating / feeding programs, follow individual personal care plans, follow behaviour plans and you will also assist pupils with toileting and personal care.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Completed application forms can be returned to the school via post or emailed to Gemma Parker, School Business Manager; recruitment@merefieldschool.co.uk or posted directly to school and marked for the attention of Miss Jo Sharpe.
Visits to the school are welcome, by appointment only. Please contact school to arrange.
Closing date: 10th December 2024, 9am.
Shortlisting: 10th December 2024.
Interview: 16th & 17th December 2024.
NON_TEACHING_APPLICATION_FORM.pdf
WELFARE_JD_AND_PERSON_SPEC_September_2024.pdf