“Growing together within God’s loving family, we support, challenge and inspire each other to become the best that we can be.”


The Governing Body and Head Teacher of The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Welfare Assistant to support our pupils during the busy lunchtime period. We are a joyful school, filled with kindness and calm. Our inclusive community celebrates diversity and encourages every child to be the best that they can be.


About the role

This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils have a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will be part of a team who supports, cares and nurtures every child.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Kind, patient, and passionate about working with children
  • Able to build positive relationships and encourage good behaviour
  • Confident in supervising children in both indoor and outdoor settings
  • Attentive to pupils’ wellbeing, offering support where needed
  • Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic about joining our school team

We offer:

  • A warm and welcoming school
  • Well behaved, enthusiastic pupils
  • A strong Catholic ethos, embedding Gospel Values in our actions
  • A supportive staff and leadership team
  • Opportunities for growth and development


We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young learners and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst age 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


Hours: [11:15 am 1:15 pm, term time only]

Closing Date: 31st August
Shortlisting: WC 7th September 2026
Interview Date: WC 14th September 2026




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Location

Mount Street, , Salford, M3 6LU, United Kingdom

Job ID

3399