Welfare Assistant

Irlam Primary; Salford; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Irlam Primary School is seeking a calm, reliable lunchtime supervisor for 10 hours per week, term-time only. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11:20–13:20, with a fixed-term contract until July 2027 and a closing date of 30 September 2026.

The ideal candidate will supervise students in the dining hall, playground and classrooms on wet days, ensuring a safe and orderly environment while supporting good manners and basic welfare needs. Reference checks and DBS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Calm, sensible and reliable approach to caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Set up and supervise children in dining hall, playground and classrooms on wet days.
• Maintain an orderly atmosphere and encourage appropriate play and good table manners.
• Assist children with medical, social and hygiene needs.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Job description

Hours: 10 hours per week Monday Friday (11.20-1.20), Term Time only
Contract Type: Fixed term initially until July 2027
Closing Date: 30/09/2026 12:00pm
Interviews: 8/10/26

Starting Date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory references.

We are looking for a calm, sensible and reliable person to care for our children at lunchtime.

Duties will include setting up and supervising children in the dining hall, playground and classrooms on wet days. You will be expected to maintain an orderly atmosphere as well as encouraging appropriate play, good table manners and helping children with medical, social and hygiene needs.

Irlam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a satisfactory 2 year reference history, DBS check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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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