Welfare Assistant

Temporary post until 31^st August 2026 with a view to a permanent post from September 2026

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 11^th May 2026.

Wharton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Welfare Assistant to join our lunchtime team. The hours of work are 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday (usually 12.00).

Wharton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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