Welfare Assistant - Armfield Academy

Fcat; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 5,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic pay progression annually for

25% discount for FCAT in house

LGPS – generous employer contributions

Flexible working hours

24/7 health support services

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Free eye tests

Job summary

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) is seeking a Welfare Assistant at Armfield Academy to support pupils’ development and access to dining and recreation, while upholding safeguarding and school policies.

The role is permanent, part-time (10 hours), term-time only, with pro rata salary on the NJC Pay Scale (Grade B, Points 3–4). Applications close on 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children

Responsibilities

• To work as part of a team supporting and assisting pupils’ development and learning, facilitating access to dining and recreational facilities including physical and general care.
• To act in accordance with FCAT’s policies and procedures.
• To act as a role model and work in accordance with the Trust values: pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence.
• To encourage and promote non discriminatory behaviour and ensure equality and diversity is sustained within FCAT and our academies.
• To ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and maintain confidentiality in your working practices each day.
• To ensure compliance with FCAT’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• To adhere to FCAT’s Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure that the duty of care for all staff, including yourself to protect children and young people is maintained.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities reasonably appropriate to this post and grade.
• To attend mandatory training and participate in performance development as required.
• To work in support of the Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.
• Support other staff in managing pupil behaviour during recreational and dining activities
• Report pupil behavioural issues in line with
• Assist pupils to develop their independence through specific tasks.
• Communicate with pupils to encourage acceptable behaviour
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Part time (10 hours), TTO

Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Grade B, Points 3-4

Closing date for applications:5 October 2026, 11.00am

Welfare Assistant - Armfield Academy

Academy: Armfield Academy

Contract: Permanent, Part time (10 hours), Term Time Only

Salary: NJC, Grade B, Points 3 to 4 on the NJC Pay Scale

Pro rata salary will be £5,820 to £5,911 per annum

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 th October 2026, 11am

Join Team FCAT

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.

As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk

About Armfield Academy

Armfield Academy is an all-through school for children aged 3-16, we are an inclusive academy, which is committed to providing the best possible education for all the children within our care. We, at Armfield Academy, are committed to achieving the very best educational outcomes for every one of our learners. We do this by putting each child’s diverse, social and learning needs with the appropriate level of challenge and care at the heart of all aspects of our work. Our curriculum is ambitious and uncompromising and provides a solid foundation upon which all our students can thrive and succeed. “Leaders have created a clearly designed curriculum, which builds from when children join in their Reception Year through to the end of Year 11.” (Ofsted February 2023).

Our vision comes to life in our clearly articulated values, which are pride in our Academy; ‘An Academy to be Proud of’; respect for each other; integrity in all that we seek to achieve and the wholehearted pursuit of excellence in both academic attainment and social accomplishments, which are underpinned through promoting resilience in all our learners in all phases. In working towards making these values visible in every learner, we strive to provide a safe, healthy, stimulating and exciting environment for all to work, learn and play in, and in which access for all to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum is free and equal. “Leaders and trustees have created a clear and ambitious vision for this school and its role in the local community. Staff and pupils understand and support this vision.” (Ofsted February 2023).

All pupils in all phases are encouraged to develop lively and enquiring minds, to be capable of independent thought and to appreciate those areas of knowledge and understanding, which will nurture wisdom, enabling them to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, and prepare them for future life, employment and happiness. Academic excellence, respect and tolerance for others, resilience, self-discipline and self-confidence form the basis of our school's philosophy.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for any individual who wishes to join a strong team at our academy as we continue our journey to becoming the very best that we can be. “Leaders have given high priority to providing pupils with information about possible careers and the next steps they may need to take to achieve them.” (Ofsted February 2023).

Why choose FCAT?

• Ongoing support and development in your role
• Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff
• 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - generous employer contributions above 16%
• Flexible working hours - full time/part time or term time only supporting longer holidays
• A range of generous family leave options and pay
• 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)

Interview and Assessment date is TBC

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.

Main Tasks and Responsibilitie

To work as part of a team supporting and assisting pupils’ development and learning, facilitating access to dining and recreational facilities including physical and general care.

General Duties:

• To act in accordance with FCAT’s policies and procedures.
• To act as a role model and work in accordance with the Trust values: pride, ambition, respect, resilience, integrity and excellence.
• To encourage and promote non discriminatory behaviour and ensure equality and diversity is sustained within FCAT and our academies.
• To ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and maintain confidentiality in your working practices each day.
• To ensure compliance with FCAT’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• To adhere to FCAT’s Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure that the duty of care for all staff, including yourself to protect children and young people is maintained.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities reasonably appropriate to this post and grade.
• To attend mandatory training and participate in performance development as required.
• To work in support of the Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.
• Support other staf f in managing pupil behaviour during recreational and dining activities
• Report pupil behavioural issues in line with
• Assist pupils to develop their independence through specific tasks.
• Communicate with pupils to encourage accept able behaviour
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures

Individuals in this role may also:

• Provide comfort and support to sick, ill or distressed pupils in line with school policies
• Provide basic welfare support to pupils w ith special educational needs
• Provide clerical and administrative support
• Support pupils and parents / carers to improve attendance.
• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
• Gather / report basic information to / from parents / carers as directed

Indicative knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working with children