Welfare Assistant

St Luke's CofE Primary School; Eccles; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

St Luke's CofE Primary School in Eccles is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support pupils during the lunch period. You will help create a positive, safe and welcoming lunchtime environment, supervising in the dining hall and on the school grounds.

The successful candidate will be a caring, reliable role model with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safeguarding. The role is part-time, fixed-term to cover maternity leave, with an enhanced DBS check and references required.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable approach to pupil welfare.
• Good interpersonal skills and positive behaviour management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground.
• Support welfare and wellbeing during lunchtime.
• Respond to incidents and assist with safe play.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Welfare Assistant to join our school team to cover a maternity leave.

This is an important role within our school, supporting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of our pupils during the lunchtime period. You will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and around the school site, helping to create a positive, enjoyable and safe environment where children can thrive. The role involves encouraging positive behaviour, supporting play, building positive relationships with pupils and responding appropriately to any incidents or welfare needs that may arise.

The successful candidate will be a positive role model with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to supporting children. You will share our high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding, and be able to work effectively as part of a dedicated school team.

Hours of Work
2 hours per day over the school lunchtime period, term time only (38 weeks per year) for a fixed term period to cover a maternity leave.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any appointment is confirmed.

We look forward to hearing from you.