Welfare Officer / Lead Learning Assistant

Would you like an opportunity in a Special School for students and pupils between the ages of 11-19 with a range of Special Educational Needs in a friendly, supportive school, committed to teamwork and joint curriculum planning?

We are currently looking for someone to fulfil a split role opportunity at Woodfield School which encompasses the following:

Welfare Officer: GLPC Points: 12-17 – 3 days per week

GLPC Points 12 – 17, £27,807 – £30,195 & Special School Allowance, £1,289 (FTE 1.0).

Actual starting salary: £15,106.64

·        attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters including the possibility of intermate care.  

·        co-ordinate all aspects of the medical office systems and routines

Lead Learning Assistant:  GLPC Points: 5 -11 – 2 days per week

GLPC Points 5 – 11, £24,804 – £27,357 & Special School Allowance, £1,289 (FTE 1.0).

Actual starting salary: £9,030.78

·        To carry out work, care and/or support programmes for pupils, under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff.

·        To enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

·        To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

·        Good First Aid skills (additional training will be given)

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, teachers/carers.

·        Strong numeracy and literacy skills, equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths

Please refer to full job descriptions for more information in relation to the minimum knowledge, skills and personal attributes required.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexuality, age, ethnicity or disability.

Hours of work will be Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 4:15pm, Friday 8:00 am to 3:10 pm (36 hours per week), but will be subject to change from time to time, with notice. Breaks will be allocated accordingly. This is a term time only, 39 weeks/year, 36 hours/week post

Application forms and further details are available on our website https://www.woodfield.brent.sch.uk/ or by calling the school on 03003030610. Application forms should be returned to hr-wfs@compasslp.co.uk or posted to the address above, for the attention of Human Resources. 

Closing date:                Monday 20 February 2023 at 9am

Shortlisting:                  Shortly after the closing date

Interviews:                   Friday 3 March 2023

Start Date:                   As soon as possible

Woodfield School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo necessary DBS checks.