Welfare Assistant

1 day ago

Salford M QD, United Kingdom Salford Council Full time

Contract Type 1 year Fixed Term Contract from February 2026 or as soon as possible.

Shortlisting: Monday 19th January

Interviews: w/c 19th January

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 children is preferred, evidence of excellent practices on managing behavior through leading by example, modeling expected behavior and being proactive with encouraging constructive playtime activities. Current Safeguarding training or evidence of awareness of Safeguarding children's welfare is also a preference. Please review the attached job description and personal specification and include specific examples demonstrating these skills within your application.

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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