Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Welfare Assistant on a permanent contract to join our team based at our Swinton site.


Springwood is a large primary age Special School (375 pupils aged 5 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood is part of the Link Education Trust.


Pupils who are Nursery - Y2 age attend our Craig Hall Site in Irlam, those who are Y2-Y6 attend our site in Swinton. Additionally, we have small groups of pupils based at our Summerville, Grosvenor Road and Belvedere sites.Depending on pupil need and peer group, the decision is made annually as to which site pupils are based at.


Despite being split across various sites, the school is a cohesive learning environment with the same provision and expectations across the whole school.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.


Applicants are encouraged to look around the school before applying. If you wish to come and look around please contact us on the above number.


We would also encourage you, to have a look at our school website at

https://www.springwoodschool.org.uk/

The interview process will consist of a formal interview and time spent with a class over the lunch time period.


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.


Please note shortlisted candidates references will be requested prior to interview


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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