Welfare Assistant 1-1
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M7 2HL |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75792203 |
Summary
About us
St Boniface RC Primary School is committed to providing an excellent education for all its pupils and can offer you
- A welcoming and friendly school
- A dedicated and supportive staff.
- Enthusiastic pupils with a range of academic abilities.
- An effective and supportive Governing body.
St Boniface RC Primary School is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in and, as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of the school.
About the Role
The Governors of St Boniface Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Welfare Assistant to join our team as soon as possible to provide 1-1 support for a pupil with SEND and an EHCP at lunchtime.
About you
We are looking for a person who:
- Communicates well with both pupils and staff
- Committed to the welfare, health and safety of pupils
- Committed to continuous school improvement and high standards in school
- Has the ability to be flexible
- Has a good understanding of pupils with SEND
- You must have a caring, positive and flexible attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team, and able to use your own initiative and to work without supervision.
- A First Aid qualification is preferred, but not essential as training will be given.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed please contact Mrs Kerry Burnett on 0161 566 7612 to arrange a visit
Short listing: 16th March 2026 at 3.30pm
Interviews: Wednesday 18th March at 1.30pm
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
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