Welfare Assistant at Firwood High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FHS/52092

Location

Stitch-MI Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 4HU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£4,404.00 - £4,769.00 Annually (Actual)
7.5 hours per week, TT only

Closing Date

11:59pm, 22nd Feb 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

w/c 2nd March 2026

Interview Date(s) w/c 2nd March 2026

About this Role

Welfare Assistant (School Meals Supervisory Assistant)

Firwood High School is a successful 11-19 special school meeting the needs of children with
complex learning difficulties.

Due to the rapid growth & expansion of our school and increasing student numbers, we are now seeking to appoint a school meals supervisory assistant to oversee the safety, welfare and good conduct of all pupils on the school premises during the midday break, except those engaged in activities supervised by a teacher.

Contract: Part time and permanent.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Grade D, SCP 6-11, £4,404 - £4,769
Working Hours: 7.5 hrs per week, Term Time only – 11.45 am – 1.15 pm

Firwood is an exciting place to be and if you are a team player with a commitment to the highest quality provision for pupils with SEN then we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight Sunday 22^nd February 2026

Shortlisting: Week commencing 23^rd February 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 2^nd March 2026.

Informal visits to school are most welcome by arrangement with Helen Penketh. Please call on 01204 333044.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be
undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.