Classroom Welfare Assistant
Skelmersdale
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Competitive Daily Rate
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education?
We are recruiting Classroom Welfare Assistants to work across a number of SEN and SEMH schools in the Skelmersdale area, supporting children and young people with additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are patient, compassionate, resilient, and committed to helping students thrive both academically and emotionally.
The Role
As a Classroom Welfare Assistant, you will:
- Provide classroom and pastoral support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
- Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and confidence.
- Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviours in a positive way.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning interventions.
- Promote student wellbeing and safeguard their welfare at all times.
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from candidates who have:
- Experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or similar settings).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A calm and patient approach when supporting challenging behaviour.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
- Experience with SEN, SEMH, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural support (desirable but not essential).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- September start dates available.
- Opportunities across multiple SEN and SEMH schools in Skelmersdale.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Valuable experience within specialist educational settings.
- Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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