Job Description

Broadoak Primary School is looking to appoint a committed Welfare Assistants to join our lunchtime team supporting our pupils, starting as soon as possible.


The hours of work are 12 noon 1.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only.


The role involves supporting pupils both whilst eating their lunch and outdoors on the playground. No experience is necessary, and training will be provided. Please see the for further details.


If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email Broadoak.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk or call us on Telephone Number: 0161 794 2326


Broadoak Primary School converted to Academy status in October 2011.



Broadoak Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including Disclosure and Barring Service checks.


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



We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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