Lunchtime Welfare Assistant

Nicol Mere Primary School

Roman Road

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8DF

Salary: Grade 2, £3,448 - £3,502 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour

6.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until August 2026

Required for March 2026

The Headteacher and Governors at Nicol Mere School are looking to employ a committed, reliable and highly motivated Lunchtime Welfare Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding team in supervising children on the school premises during the midday break, ensuring children eat their meals, play safely and behave responsibly. The position will initially be until the end of the Summer Term 2026, with a view to becoming permanent.

Ideally, the candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children and have a care for their welfare.
• Have some knowledge of children’s games and activities.
• Be engaging with the children.
• Have the ability to work under supervision and as a team member.
• Be able to communicate with and relate well to children and adults.

The main duties of the post will be:

• To supervise pupils during mid day break in the dining hall, toilets, classrooms and school premises.
• To assist individual pupils with eating if required and supporting all children to eat their lunchtime meal safely and respectfully.
• To clean spillages and ensure that tables are clean during meal times.
• To assist with first aid, sickness and other welfare issues.
• To be aware of the school’s behaviour policy, ensuring it is implemented during lunch break, to ensure good conduct and discipline is maintained and provide activities for “wet play”
• To supervise the children in the playground and dining hall, encouraging structured play and helping them to develop their social skills.
• Support the teachers and teaching assistants in ensuring calm and safe behaviours in the hall.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email/telephone of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct contact number and email address are provided on your application.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school office on 01942 720871.

Please return applications to the school by email for the attention of K Obrien at kobrien@nicolmere.wigan.sch.uk or by calling into the school to deliver by hand.

Please note the school is closed for half term from 16th-20th February 2026.

Interview date: Interview date: Wednesday, 4th March 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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