Welfare Assistant

Our Lady’s RC Primary School (Aspull); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 3,100 - 4,200; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady’s RC Primary School in Aspull invites applications for an enthusiastic lunchtime welfare assistant to join our team. The role is permanent, 6.25 hours per week during term time (38 weeks per year), Grade 2 salary £3,675 per annum.

You will promote high standards of behaviour, build positive relationships with children and colleagues, and support across both key stages. Closing date 11 October 2026; interviews 20 October 2026; start date 2 November 2026 or sooner.

Qualifications

• Be committed to promoting high expectation of children’s behaviour.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Be flexible and have the confidence to work with children across both key stages.
• Be committed to maintaining and developing our strong Catholic ethos.
• Have a good sense of humour.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Flexibility

Confident with children

Job description

Our Lady’s RC Primary School

Holly Road

Aspull

Wigan

WN2 1RU

Salary: Grade 2, £3,675 per annum. £13.48 - £ per hour

6.25 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for 2nd November 2026 or sooner

The Governors, staff and children are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic member of staff to our lunchtime welfare team.

You will need to:

• be committed to promoting high expectation of children’s behaviour
• have good communication skills
• have the ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
• be flexible and have the confidence to work with children across both key stages
• be committed to maintaining and developing our strong Catholic ethos
• have a good sense of humour

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Start date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (or sooner)

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Notes to Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References
• Job Description Person Specification
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools