Welfare Assistant (School Meals Supervisory Assistant)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL2 4HU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75779808 |
Summary
FIRWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
“Learning without Limits”
Head of School: Mrs Dawn Evans
Welfare Assistant (School Meals Supervisory Assistant)
Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with
complex learning difficulties.
Due to the rapid growth & expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint a school meals supervisory assistant to oversee the safety, welfare and good conduct of all pupils on the school premises during the midday break, except those engaged in activities supervised by a teacher.
Contract: Part time and permanent.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Grade D, SCP 6-11, £4,404 - £4,769
Working Hours: 7.5 hrs per week, Term Time only 11.45 am 1.15 pm
Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.
To apply please use mynewterm using the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146410/EDV-2026-FHS-52092
Closing Date for applications: Midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd March 2026.
Informal visits to school are most welcome by arrangement with Helen Penketh. Please call on 01204 333044.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be
undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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