Welfare Assistant

St Marys RC Primary (Swinton); Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive colleagues

Team planning

Job summary

St Mary's RC Primary School in Salford is seeking a Welfare Assistant to join our lunchtime team. The post-holder will support pupils over the lunch period in dining areas and on the playground, helping to create a safe, friendly environment.

We value commitment, punctuality, a warm manner, confidentiality, and good communication with pupils and staff. The role offers development opportunities within a growing midday welfare team and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• High levels of commitment and motivation.
• Good time keeping.
• Friendly, outgoing manner with the ability to communicate with pupils and school staff.
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils over lunchtime period in dining areas and on the playground.
• Plan and work as part of a growing midday welfare team.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and communicate with pupils and staff.

Skills

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Job description

Fixed term for 12 months.

The Governing Board of St Mary's RC Primary School are looking to employ 1 welfare assistant to join our friendly and popular school. The post holder will provide support for our pupils over the lunchtime period both in the dining areas and on the playground.

We are looking for an exceptional, hardworking and committed colleague with:

• High levels of commitment and motivation.
• Good time keeping.
• A friendly, outgoing manner with the ability to communicate with pupils and school staff.
• An understanding and commitment to confidentiality.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Supportive colleagues and governors.
• Planning and working as part of a growing midday welfare team.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationships across the school.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026. Short listing and Interviews: w/b 2nd November 2026. Start date: ASAP

For enquiries please email [e-mail]

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

Job Description – Welfare Assistant

Person Specification – Welfare Assistant