At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's welfare and development through 1:1 mentoring and communication with parents.
- Company: John Wheeldon Primary Academy, a large and inclusive school.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Fixed-term role starting October 2026, with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and help them achieve their goals.
- Qualifications: Team player with excellent communication skills; experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Vacancy: Personal Welfare Support Assistant
Staffs LGS Grade 2: Scale Point 4 £25,185.00 (Full Time Equivalent: 1).
- 27.50 / 37.00 hours per week Term Time Only (43.89 / 52.14 working weeks)
- Pro Rata Actual Salary: £15,756.78 (£1,313.06 typical GMP)
Fixed Term contract commencing Oct 2026 - 17.07.27.
The Local Academy Council and Senior Leadership Team would like to appoint a Personal Welfare Support Assistant to compliment our existing team.
The school is a large and inclusive Primary school.
The successful candidate must be a good team player, willing to share best practice with excellent communication.
They must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to young children and their development.
We are looking for an excellent individual who is able to challenge and motivate children, bring fun and enthusiasm for learning and they firmly believe that every child can achieve something they can be PROUD of.
The successful applicant will develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with children and maintain regular contact with parents/carers dealing with questions and concerns they may have.
Some of our children have very specific needs, therefore experience of working with children with SEND is preferable.
This post is a fixed term position linked to specific children and will commence early October 2026 following the successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.
For further information please contact dave. kerr@johnwheeldon. staffs. sch. uk or visit our website at https://www. johnwheeldonacademy. co. uk.
There is the possibility that there will be the opportunity to increase hours/ extend contracts depending on the pupils need/on going provision required.
All applicants are subject to safer recruitment procedures with the successful candidate being subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing the role.
The Academy will also require two references and withhold the right to terminate an application if it does not meet the necessary safeguarding requirements.
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