Welfare Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 November 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 05af2c10-9d0a-418c-ae81-642599df7d5e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hawkley Hall High School are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Welfare Assistant to join our team and help ensure a safe and supportive environment for our students during lunchtime and designated periods.
About us
Hawkley Hall High School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school in Wigan, graded “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024. We pride ourselves in our strong learning culture, positive ethos and commitment to continuous improvement, through our values of Respect, Honesty and Kindness.
The Role
As a welfare assistant, you will:
• Supervise and support students during lunch and break times
• Promote student welfare and safety across the school site
• Contribute to the school’s inclusive ethos and positive environment
• Attend relevant training and meetings, and support wider school activities
• Be a designated first aider (if required)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Friendly, approachable, and empathetic towards children.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Willingness to undertake training:
Desirable:
• Previous experience working with children.
The full job description and person specification for this position can be found in the recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Commitment to staff development and CPD.
• Opportunities to contribute to a thriving school community.
• Access to Trust-wide benefits and professional networks.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your interest and suitability for the role to jobs@hhhs.net
Visits to the school are welcome – contact Charlotte Harrison (Headteacher’s PA) on 01942 204640 to arrange.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Hawkley Hall High School and The Rowan Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.
Hawkley Hall High School are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Welfare Assistant to join our team and help ensure a safe and supportive environment for our students during lunchtime and designated periods.
About us
Hawkley Hall High School is a high-performing, oversubscribed secondary school in Wigan, graded “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in November 2024. We pride ourselves in our strong learning culture, positive ethos and commitment to continuous improvement, through our values of Respect, Honesty and Kindness.
The Role
As a welfare assistant, you will:
• Supervise and support students during lunch and break times
• Promote student welfare and safety across the school site
• Contribute to the school’s inclusive ethos and positive environment
• Attend relevant training and meetings, and support wider school activities
• Be a designated first aider (if required)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Friendly, approachable, and empathetic towards children.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Willingness to undertake training:
Desirable:
• Previous experience working with children.
The full job description and person specification for this position can be found in the recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Commitment to staff development and CPD.
• Opportunities to contribute to a thriving school community.
• Access to Trust-wide benefits and professional networks.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
Please submit a completed application form and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your interest and suitability for the role to jobs@hhhs.net
Visits to the school are welcome – contact Charlotte Harrison (Headteacher’s PA) on 01942 204640 to arrange.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th November 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Hawkley Hall High School and The Rowan Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Hawkley Hall High school, your child’s safety and wellbeing is very important to us. Our students regularly receive guidance and support in school about how to keep themselves safe but we recognise that sometimes, as parents and carers, you may also wish to seek advice or support regarding an issue which is affecting your child. This section of our school website will signpost you to resources and information that you may find helpful on a range of issues that affect our young people.