Welfare Assistant

Job description

Welfare Assistant

Required From: ASAP

The Governors, staff and children at Lark Hill Primary School are 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. 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 and values team work
• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE, ACHIEVE, RESPECT
• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Be hard working, enthusiastic, caring and inclusive
• Prepared to Undertake First Aid training

In return we can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos
• Supportive CPD
• A friendly school with dedicated and highly skilled staff

We encourage questions about the post and a visit to the school. Please email Mrs Samantha Buckley at [email protected]

• Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
• Interview date: WB 19th October 2026

We thank you for your interest.

Lark Hill 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 Disclosure.

Please be aware overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over 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

Online checks will be completed on successful candidates.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations - if applicable for the role

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