Lunchtime Welfare Assistant | Supportive School Team

Polden Bower School; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Polden Bower School in Bridgwater is seeking Midday Welfare Assistants for the two main sites at Bower Lane and Albert Street, plus a satellite provision at Somerset Bridge Primary School. This term-time role runs 11:00–2:00, 15 hours per week, with a focus on lunchtime support and safeguarding.

Applicants should be reliable, well organized, and enjoy working with children. Salary is entry-level, with an annual gross around £9,768, paid monthly; full induction and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children during lunchtime is desirable.
• Ability to assist with personal care and promote safety.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and attend sessions.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and assist students with their midday meal.
• Attending to pupils’ personal care needs.
• Supporting children’s play during lunchtime, encouraging constructive and imaginative play.
• Helping to clear the hall and classroom, keeping them clean and tidy.
• Support in the classroom where needed around the lunchtime period.
• Willingness to undertake training to support their role and to attend safeguarding sessions.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Personal care assistance

Child engagement

Classroom support

Safeguarding training willingness

Job description

Polden Bower School in Bridgwater is seeking Midday Welfare Assistants for the two main sites at Bower Lane and Albert Street, plus a satellite provision at Somerset Bridge Primary School. This term-time role runs 11:00–2:00, 15 hours per week, with a focus on lunchtime support and safeguarding.

Applicants should be reliable, well organized, and enjoy working with children. Salary is entry-level, with an annual gross around £9,768, paid monthly; full induction and ongoing professional