Lunchtime Wellbeing Assistant — Primary School

Lancashire County Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Torrisholme Community Primary School in Morecambe is seeking a reliable Welfare Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports lunchtime supervision, promotes safe play and helps pupils during meals, with a friendly, caring approach.

The position is part-time, term-time only, with a salary £13.45 per hour (£25,949 pro-rata). The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and reporting concerns to staff, and for helping create a positive lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in a school, childcare or community setting.
• Effective communication with children, staff and parents/carers.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour and good manners.
• Promote safe play and positive interactions between pupils.
• Assist younger children with meals and lunchtime routines.
• Support pupils' wellbeing and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Administer basic first aid and seek assistance when required.
• Ensure school policies relating to behaviour, health and safety, and safeguarding are followed at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability and punctuality

Education

Paediatric or Emergency First Aid qualification

Job description

Torrisholme Community Primary School in Morecambe is seeking a reliable Welfare Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports lunchtime supervision, promotes safe play and helps pupils during meals, with a friendly, caring approach.

The position is part-time, term-time only, with a salary £13.45 per hour (£25,949 pro-rata). The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and reporting concerns to staff, and for helping create a positive lunchtime environment.