Welfare Assistant

North Walkden Primary; Walkden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy school environment

Supportive ethos

Community involvement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

North Walkden Primary is seeking a welfare assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break, either in the grounds or within the school building. The role focuses on promoting safe, positive behaviour and supporting constructive playtime activities.

Experience with young children is preferred, and safeguarding awareness is advantageous. The appointment is fixed-term from November 2026 to 31 July 2027, with shortlisting in October and interviews in w/c 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young children is preferred.
• Evidence of excellent practices on managing behaviour through leading by example and proactive playtime activities.
• Current Safeguarding training or awareness of Safeguarding children’s welfare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break in the school grounds or inside the school premises.

Job description

Contract Type Fixed Term Contract from November 2026 or as soon as possible until 31.07.27.

Shortlisting: 15th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 19th October 2026

North Walkden Primary School is looking to appoint a welfare assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break either in the school grounds or in the school premises i.e. during the time when pupils are taking their meal or if the pupils are unable to use the school grounds because of inclement weather.

Previous experience of working with young children is preferred, evidence of excellent practices on managing behaviour through leading by example, modelling expected behaviour and being proactive with encouraging constructive playtime activities. Current Safeguarding training or evidence of awareness of Safeguarding children’s welfare is also a preference.

We can offer:

• A happy school with a dedicated staff team.
• A supportive, caring ethos.
• Excellent support from governors, staff, parents/carers and the local community.
• Opportunities for professional development.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.

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Supporting Documents

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