Welfare Assistant

Welfare Assistant 2 Positions Permanent

St. Paul’s C.E Primary School

Crompton Street

Walkden

Salford

M28 3HP

Telephone: 0161 790 7468

Headteacher: Ms R. Knipe

NOR: 230

Welfare Assistant

• Grade 1A
• Position 1 - 5 hours per week, term time only
• Position 2 7.5 hours per week, term time only

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors, staff and children at St. Paul’s Primary School are looking to appoint two Welfare Assistants 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. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for someone who is committed to our school values.

The successful candidate will

• Have experience of working with children
• Be able to listen, talk and play with children
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Promote and model the school values
• Be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and inclusive

St. Paul’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Tuesday 2 nd September at midday

Interviews: Friday 4 th September 2026

For full details please see the job description and person specification.

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.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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