Personal Welfare Support Assistant - St Stephens Primary School in Lichfield

Personal Welfare Support Assistant Vacancy – Term Time Only (30 hours per week).

Grade 2 SCP4 - £26,016 (actual salary £18,225.68)

Temporary dependant on funding for pupil for 12 months minimum.

Part time.

Our welcoming and growing village school is looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and committed Personal Welfare Support Assistant to join our team.

The vacancy is to provide 1:1 support two children for 15 hours each per week.

One child will be in our nursery, the other is in KS2.

The hours are available whilst the children attend our school.

Although this is expected to be for at least a year, it is likely to be extended subject to funding.

Job Purpose

The role focuses on ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of the children and others, while promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Pupil Support
• Work closely with the children on a one-to-one basis throughout the school day.
• Support the child in accessing the curriculum in a safe and structured way.
• Help the child develop appropriate social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage and reduce aggressive or unsafe behaviours.
• 2. Behaviour Management
• Implement individual behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and intervention strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent boundaries, praise, and reinforcement.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to incidents of verbal or physical aggression.
• Record and report behavioural incidents accurately.
• 3. Emotional and Social Development
• Support the children in recognising and managing emotions.
• Encourage the use of appropriate language to express needs and feelings.
• Facilitate positive interactions with peers, including structured play and group activities.
• 4. Safeguarding and Safety
• Ensure the safety of the pupil, other children, and staff at all times.
• Follow school safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Use approved physical intervention techniques only when necessary and in line with training.
• 5. Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals (e. g., educational psychologists, behaviour specialists).
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers as directed by the school.
• Attend review meetings and contribute to planning and assessment of the child’s progress.
• 6. Learning Environment
• Help create a calm, structured, and supportive environment.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet the child’s needs.
• Support transitions between activities to minimise distress.

We can offer you

• An excellent working environment in a vibrant, friendly primary school
• A supportive team of colleagues committed to providing the best for our children, parents, staff and wider community
• Friendly children who are keen to learn and really enjoy coming to school
• Supportive governors and parents

Shortlisted candidates who are called for an interview will be informed by telephone or e-mail and provided with a list of questions you will be asked on the day.

Interview date: 8th December 2026

Safeguarding Statement

St Stephens Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.

This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

St Stephen's Primary School, Church Lane, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 8NL or by email to office@st-stephens. staffs. sch. uk

• Closing date for applications is noon on 3rd December 2026