Midday Welfare Assistant

We are looking for Midday Welfare Assistants to join our friendly team’s at Polden Bower School based in Bower Lane & Albert Street. Working term time Monday to Friday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm each day - 15 hours per week plus Inset days.

This is a Grade 16 post. Approximate annual gross salary £9,310, monthly £775 (pay award pending)

Interviews will take place on Monday 18 May 2026

Our students have a wide range of learning needs. We offer a personalised curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities and interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising and assist students with their midday meal

Attending to pupils’ personal care needs

Supporting children’s play during lunchtime encouraging constructive and imaginative play.

Helping to clear the hall and classroom keeping them clean and tidy

Support in the classroom where needed around the lunchtime period

Willingness to undertake training to support their role and an understanding of the requirements to attend safeguarding sessions

Applicants should be:

Able to work alongside others to ensure independent life skills are practiced and developed throughout the day

Able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach

Enjoy working with children and young people

Some personal care will be involved

Well organised and very reliable

In return, the school will offer full induction, ongoing professional development and a supportive staff team.

Polden Bower School has two sites located in Bridgwater Bower Lane and Albert Street. It’s a fantastic place to work with state-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. Polden Bower School is part of a growing partnership which also includes Willow Vale School and Avalon School.

Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role

Following the acceptance of you interview an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.