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Thank you for your interest in the position of Welfare & Support Assistant at St Alban's RC High School. You would be joining a community at a very exciting time as you will have a significant role in helping us to give our pupils an 'excellent' educational experience.
St Alban's is a mixed 11-6 Voluntary Aided Catholic School in North Torfaen. We are a Catholic community which strives to uphold strong spiritual and moral values so that our pupils can be the best they can be. Estyn stated in July 2023,
'that there is a strong working relationship between pupils and teachers which is based on mutual respect. Teachers' enthusiasm for their subject engages pupils in their learning and staff encourage pupils to set high aspirations for themselves'.
Our aim is to be a leading school in Wales. We will achieve this by providing every pupil with the very best start in life regardless of ability or background. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil experiences academic achievement. that helps them find their place in a rapidly changing society as a happy and successful citizen guided by Gospel values.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Welfare Assistant to join our team. This is a very hands-on role and the suitable candidate will take care of the personal, social and physical needs of pupils. Ideally, we are looking for people who are experienced in giving care but there will be comprehensive induction and training support for you. You may have a background in child or adult care and we would love to hear from you.
As a faith community our strong Christian ethos. commitment to Gospel values and relationships built on trust and honesty ensure you will be made very welcome at our school. I warmly recommend a visit so you have the opportunity to meet our dedicated staff and happy, hardworking pupils that are a genuine asset to the school community.
If you feel you have the desire, experience and skills to join our team and you are able to meet and surpass the challenges this significant role has to offer. then we would love to hear from you.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your interest in this vacancy and wish you well with your application.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Safeguarding Statement
St Alban's RC High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.