Welfare Assistant x 2
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 04f9e424-91e4-46bc-a11b-3e8067aa1f88 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Moorside Academy are seeking to appoint 2 Lunchtime Welfare Assistants to assist in the care and general welfare of pupils across the 2-11 years age range during the lunchtime period - 5 hours per week.
This post will initially be in the early years setting with children aged 2-5 years old.
The role requires someone who has a positive attitude toward working with children in their care and the ability to be a good role model. You will need to provide a nurturing approach and be supportive of the distinctive ethos and values of our school.
Desirable Qualifications
• First Aid training
• Food Safety
Desirable Experience
• Working as a welfare assistant or working with children in the past
• Positive behaviour management
• Working knowledge of safeguarding
What the school offers its staff
Moorside Academy offer all staff:
• Induction training accessed through the National College
• Continued professional development
• An extensive wellbeing package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Moorside Academy are seeking to appoint 2 Lunchtime Welfare Assistants to assist in the care and general welfare of pupils across the 2-11 years age range during the lunchtime period - 5 hours per week.
This post will initially be in the early years setting with children aged 2-5 years old.
The role requires someone who has a positive attitude toward working with children in their care and the ability to be a good role model. You will need to provide a nurturing approach and be supportive of the distinctive ethos and values of our school.
Desirable Qualifications
• First Aid training
• Food Safety
Desirable Experience
• Working as a welfare assistant or working with children in the past
• Positive behaviour management
• Working knowledge of safeguarding
What the school offers its staff
Moorside Academy offer all staff:
• Induction training accessed through the National College
• Continued professional development
• An extensive wellbeing package
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.