Welfare Assistant

Fixed term for 12 months

The Governing Board of St Mary’s RC Primary School are looking to employ 1 welfare assistant to join our friendly and popular school. The post holder will provide support for our pupils over the lunchtime period both in the dining areas and on the playground.

We are looking for an exceptional, hardworking and committed colleague with:

• High levels of commitment and motivation.
• Good time keeping.
• A friendly, outgoing manner with the ability to communicate with pupils and school staff.
• An understanding and commitment to confidentiality.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Supportive colleagues and governors.
• Planning and working as part of a growing midday welfare team.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school.

Closing date:
Friday 26th June 2026.
Short listing and Interviews: w/b Monday 29th June 2026

Start date:

September 2026

To apply for this role you must complete the online application; no CV's will be accepted.

For enquiries please email admin@st-m

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects 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.