Welfare Assistant

• KS1_Welfare_Assistant_Job_Description_Westminster_June_26

Role: Welfare Assistant (1:1)

Location: Westminster Community Primary School

Grade: Grade 3, Scale Point 3-4

Actual Salary: £18,816 to £19,111

Hours: 32.5 per week // 5 days per week // 39 weeks per year

Contract type: Fixed Term (For as long as the child remains at our school, the child is in receipt of enhanced funding and/or the child requires additional 1:1 support)

Prior to the start of the new academic year, the Governors and Headteacher at Westminster Community Primary School wish to appoint a skilled and committed 1:1 Welfare Assistant to join our team.

At Halton Lodge Primary School, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and vibrant school,
• A friendly, hardworking team of staff,
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

The successful candidate should have:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare,
• Demonstrate high expectations of individual achievement and behaviour,
• Be creative, calm, caring and enthusiastic,
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills,
• Have flair, talent and initiative,
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards.
• Be able to work in close partnership with the whole school community.

If you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to successfully do this job, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange a visit or require more information regarding the post, please contact Emma Dunn, Head Teacher, at Head@westminsterprimary.cheshire.sch.uk.

To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you would be the best candidate to take on the role.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026

Interviews: W/C 6th July 2026

Our school and Weaver Trust place the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants will be subject to a stringent vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check and induction process.