Welfare Assistant

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant urban primary school in Salford is seeking a Welfare Assistant to provide lunchtime support. The role involves monitoring playground activities and ensuring children's wellbeing. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting children's learning and will work collaboratively with staff and students to create a positive environment. Join us in contributing to the school’s future development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a Primary School setting.
• Ability to support the wellbeing of children of different ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime support including playground monitoring.
• Plan and deliver fun activities on the playground.
• Support children with their dinner.

Skills

Commitment to school ethos and values

Passion for promoting children's learning

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Teamwork

Job description

Closing Date: 2nd September, 2025. Interviews on the week of 8th September.

2 hours 10 minutes per day, 190 days per year. Overtime paid for additional training.

About us
We are a large urban primary school in Salford, close to Manchester City Centre. We serve a vibrant, diverse community and value this diversity at all levels in school. The Friars is a supportive, friendly school offering opportunities for growth within our staff and additional opportunities for staff and children.

We currently have an exciting vacancy to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge, and ideas into our team.

About the role
We are seeking a Welfare Assistant with experience working with children in a Primary School setting, passionate about supporting children. The role will mainly involve lunchtime support, including playground monitoring and positive interaction with children.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to our school ethos and values
• Have a passion for promoting and supporting children’s learning and wellbeing
• Support the wellbeing of children of different ages across the school as needed
• Relate well to both children and adults and work effectively in a team

Duties include planning, preparing, and delivering fun activities on the playground and supporting children with their dinner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic school and contribute to its future development.

For further discussion, contact Michael Earnshaw (Headteacher) at [e-mail].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The role is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (aged 18+), please refer to the link for obtaining Certificates of Good Character.

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

We do not accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.

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