Welfare Assistant

St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School; West Wick; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities and Training and Dev

Perkbox access

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support pupil safety, wellbeing and happiness during the school day. Responsibilities include supervising lunchtimes, encouraging positive play, and providing gentle guidance to create a welcoming, safe environment where every child feels valued.

The role requires a compassionate, calm approach, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch break in dining areas, classrooms, and playgrounds.
• Encourage inclusive play and promote positive behaviour in line with school values.
• Attend to basic first aid needs or minor incidents with care and patience.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team.

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Welfare Assistant

6.25 hours per week, Part Time

Permanent

Term Time Only - 44.67 weeks per year

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

We are looking to appoint a Welfare Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safety, well-being, and happiness of our pupils during the school day. From supervising lunchtimes and encouraging positive play in the playground to providing gentle guidance and assistance, you will help create a welcoming, safe environment where every child feels valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during lunch break in dining areas, classrooms, and playgrounds.
• Encourage inclusive play and promote positive behaviour in line with school values.
• Attend to basic first aid needs or minor incidents with care and patience.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team.

About you:

• A compassionate, calm, and approachable manner with children.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• First Aid qualification (or a willingness to undertake training).
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

We can offer:

• A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, and high standards of achievement and behaviour
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and you family
• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements
• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Thursday 12th November at midnight

Proposed Interview date: To be confirmed

The Trust reserves the right to extend or shorten the closing date for this role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.