Welfare Assistant

St Charles RC Primary; Swinton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Teamwork culture

Job summary

St Charles RC Primary is seeking a dedicated Welfare Assistant to support pupils during lunchtimes both in dining areas and on the playground. You will join a growing midday welfare team and contribute to creating a safe, positive lunchtime experience for every pupil.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high commitment, punctuality, and a friendly, communicative approach with pupils and staff, while upholding confidentiality and safeguarding standards. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Commitment and motivation essential to support lunchtime welfare.
• Good timekeeping to manage lunch duties and supervision.
• Friendly, outgoing manner with pupils and school staff for safe, welcoming environments.
• Strong understanding and commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime in dining areas and on the playground.
• Work as part of the midday welfare team to ensure safe and positive experiences for pupils.
• Assist with planning and delivery of welfare activities during the day as required.

Skills

Commitment and motivation

Timekeeping

Communication with pupils and staff

Confidentiality

Job description

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governing Board of St Charles RC Primary School are looking to employ a 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.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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Supporting Documents

St Charles Welfare Assistant Job Description

St Charles Welfare Assistant Person Specification