Job Role: Welfare Assistant

Start: 08.09.2025

Salary: Grade A, SCP 2, FTE £24,413 per annum (pro rata salary £4,019 pa)

Location: Thames Primary Academy, Blackpool FY4 1EE

Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31.08.26

Hours: 7.08 hours a week, term time plus one week insets

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 26th August 2025

Thames Primary Academy and Nursery 

Let your Potential Soar!

We are seeking to appoint a temporary, enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Welfare Assistant. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our children, the expertise and dedication of our staff, the support of our parents, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.

The school and nursery classrooms and the outdoor play areas have been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard over recent years and we are very proud to be able to offer our children a truly exceptional learning environment which is bright, stimulating and state of the art in terms of technology, innovation and comfort. 

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within.  Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools across the ATC Achievement through Collaboration Trust. 

Our Ethos

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do.💜

Our academy is a place where children flourish and grow because they: 

• have a strong sense of belonging
• feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
• follow our positive behaviour aspirations of being  ready, responsible and respectful
• are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement 
• can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
• have access to an aspirational curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
• are challenged to work hard, be determined and have a positive attitude
• are motivated to be ambitious and to strive for personal excellence

Our Aims 

• We offer a curriculum which is broad in content, rich in possibilities, instils a love for learning and a strong grounding in mastering the basics for future success.
• We offer children a high quality and inclusive environment,  by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing our children well.
• We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and in the wider world.
• We build strong relationships with children, parents and carers based on trust and mutual respect. 
• We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenges and are not frightened to make mistakes.
• We strive for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others. 
• We are driven to ensure our academy is a place where successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals are ready for their next step in education and their future lives.

Who we are looking for:

At Thames we are committed to inclusion and we need someone who is caring, approachable, flexible and resilient and can bring out the very best in our children. 

In particular we are looking someone who can:

• Supervise pupils’ play activities during their lunchtime
• Organise and clean play equipment, ensuring safe storage
• Oversee play activities to enhance pupils free time, encouraging valuable play experiences 
• Maintain standards of behaviour that comply with the school behaviour policy 
• Supervise the transition of pupils from internal to external areas
• Develop play activities; plan activities on a session or daily basis
• Prepare games and activities
• Use analytical skills to address particular pupil needs
• Carry out general First Aid duties and attend training as required
• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff

What can we offer you?

• A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees
• A supportive staff team and access to instructional coaching to support you in further developing your role
• A broad range of internal and external CPD opportunities, including leadership pathways and NPQ qualifications
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme(EAP), delivered by Wisdom
• Access to Simply Health medical care and support

At our last inspection Ofsted said…

“Parents and carers told me that their children ‘can’t wait to get here each day’ and that they would attend at weekends if they could. Pupils reiterated this enthusiasm for school life.” 

“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and your staff continue to provide a harmonious learning community.”

“Leaders have high expectations of what staff can achieve, while being mindful and realistic about staff workloads. ”

“As an inclusive school, you work tirelessly to reduce any barriers to learning that pupils may have. For example, pupils have access to a range of therapies and opportunities to develop their social and emotional skills in readiness for learning.”

Letter from the Headteacher:

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Thames Primary Academy and Nursery. Our number one priority is to give our children and their families the very best education, care and support that we possibly can. 

We are looking for a Welfare Assistant with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience, who wants to join and compliment our enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated welfare team.

We are very privileged and proud to work with our children, their families and the local community; they deserve everything that we can give them! The team at Thames is committed to offering high quality welfare care for our children and extensive support and guidance for our parents and families. Our children are firmly at the heart of everything we do and we continually strive to do the best for them. 

Governors are looking to appoint a candidate who supports our values and has a desire to join our dedicated and supportive team at Thames. 

Thames Primary Academy and Nursery is part of the Achievement Through Collaboration ATC Multi Academy Trust. This offers candidates an opportunity to be part of a larger support network of professionals and access to a wealth of exciting professional development and training opportunities. 

I would warmly encourage you to take a look at our website at https://thamesprimary.co.uk and our ‘Taste of Thames’ video which will give you a real flavour of life at Thames. 

Thank you for your interest and I wish you the best of luck with your application. 

Kind regards,

JCAllison 

Mrs Julie Allison

Headteacher 

Our Vision

At Thames, we take pride in developing outstanding teaching and learning by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing the children well. We challenge all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal accomplishment within a broad, vibrant and enriched curriculum. Our students are given time to explore subjects and develop deep understanding. We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenge and are not frightened to make mistakes.

We encourage children to take ownership of and responsibility for their learning, so they have the confidence and curiosity to ask questions, solve problems and respond to quality feedback. Children are praised for hard work, determination and having a positive attitude, in order to create an inclusive school where everyone can flourish, whatever their background.

We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and the wider world. Safeguarding and welfare are extremely important and pupils are taught the virtues of kindness, appreciation and what it means to be courageous. Special care is taken to educate everyone in the Thames community about the needs of others and how best to meet them. We foster open and honest communication with parents, carers and specialists and actively seek to engage with all members of our community in a positive and supportive manner.

High-quality teaching is a key priority at Thames and the relationship between staff and children underpins inspirational, supportive and effective teaching and learning. Staff are actively involved in identifying their support and training needs and this leads to careers with clear progression. We ensure that there is a wide range of quality training available and that staff are able to learn from each other and share good practice.

It is our aim for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and abiding respect for others. We aim to instil a lifelong love for learning and a strong grounding for future success.

At Thames Primary Academy we strive to ensure our pupils enjoy the best possible education and we are continuously driving for improvement.

“Let Your Potential Soar”

At Thames we take the ‘whole child’ into account. We want our pupils to leave school with excellent subject knowledge and skills, but also to leave as caring, respectful, tolerant and enthusiastic learners, who are well-equipped to become good citizens.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.