Welfare Assistant
About This Role
Thank you for considering working at our wonderful school.
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team at St John’s.
Our school motto, 'Love One Another', guides everything we do. We are committed to ensuring our school is a place where children are loved and valued as individuals, and where the talents of all are nurtured and celebrated within a safe, happy and caring environment, so that they can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
The post is available for 5 hours per week, working 1 hour per day Monday to Friday 12 - 1pm.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated welfare assistant to make a real difference to our pupils and the wider school community.
The successful applicant will:
Have a genuine desire to work with children
Share the belief that every child can succeed
Be enthusiastic and hard working
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
Be flexible and adaptable
Have a strong positive work ethic
In return, we offer:
The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team
Full involvement in the life of the school
The opportunity for further training and development
Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues
Kind, motivated and happy pupils
Supportive parents and carers
If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you could be the right fit for our school, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2026 - midday
Interview date: To be confirmed
Post Details:
Grade: Foundation Living Wage
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/8/2027
Hours: 5 per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible