School Welfare Assistant
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Posted: 09/06/2026
- £17.50 - £18.5 per hour
- Skelmersdale, Lancashire
- Temporary
Welfare Assistant - SEND School
Location: Skelmersdale
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Pay Rate: £17.50 per hour
Contract: Long-Term
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Welfare Assistant to join a welcoming SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school in Skelmersdale on a long-term basis.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping to ensure their health, wellbeing, and personal care needs are met throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils during lunchtime and break periods.
- Assisting with personal care, including toileting and changing where required.
- Promoting pupils' independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
- Supporting students with feeding and hydration where necessary.
- Providing reassurance and emotional support to pupils throughout the day.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
- Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support individual pupil needs.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting.
- Be comfortable and willing to undertake personal care duties.
- Have a caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
- Be reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
- You must have legal right to work in the UK.
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
