Welfare Support Assistant

* Welfare Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Welfare Support Assistant Employer Location :
Lancashire, Lancashire Contract Type:
Permanent

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Grade 4, SCP 13-16 - £26,017 - £26,847 FTEPosted: 22nd September 2026

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As Soon As Possible Expires: 6th October 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

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We are seeking a caring, compassionate and approachable
** Welfare Support Assistant
** to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the health, wellbeing and welfare of young people and who can provide a calm, reassuring presence within a busy secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils who may be unwell, distressed or require additional pastoral support during the school day. You will work closely with colleagues across the school to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage positively in school life.
** As a Welfare Support Officer, you will:
*** Provide day-to-day welfare and first aid support to pupils and staff as required.
* Respond appropriately to pupils who become unwell, injured or require immediate support.
* Provide a calm and reassuring environment for pupils who are experiencing difficulties.
* Support pupils with their physical health, wellbeing and emotional needs.
* Maintain accurate and confidential welfare and medical records.
* Communicate appropriately with parents/carers regarding pupil welfare, following school procedures.
* Liaise with school staff and external professionals where appropriate.
* Administer medication in line with school policies and procedures, where trained and authorised to do so.
* Support the school's safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
* Promote good attendance, wellbeing and positive engagement with school.
* Ensure the welfare area is maintained in a clean, safe and organised manner.

Our ethos is 'Aspiring and Achieving Together'. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners.

This is underpinned by ensuring The Westleigh school is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Westleigh School is a great place to learn and a great place to work.

Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings with it new opportunities and a wealth of resources to supplement our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues will have access to a large range of well-established training opportunities, such as a fully funded L5 Instructional Coaching qualification or Accelerated Leadership training, for those aspiring to Middle Leadership. Outstanding teachers will also achieve Trust Professional Advocate designation, which provides exciting opportunities to support colleagues within both The Westleigh School and across other SET schools to share best practice.

With this brings the opportunity to engage in the cross-trust peer review and Trust CPD programme.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues
- ** opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***"Opening doors to the world through the power of learning."
*** We bring this to life through our mission:
** working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.
** Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion…