1-1 Welfare Assistant in an Enhanced Learning Provision

Rowdown Primary school (FACT)

primary Teaching Assistant – Level 1
Location: Rowdown Primary School, CR0 0EG
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary range: See main advert
Interview date: 3rd July 2025
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1-1 Welfare Assistant in an Enhanced Learning Provision

Start date: 1st September

Contract type: 25 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade 1 Scp 3.

Contract term: Fixed term until child leaves the ELP.

Deadline for applications: Friday 27th June
Interviews: Thursday 3rd July

Are you a compassionate and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in a child’s life?

The Bridge is a nurturing, specialised setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within a mainstream primary school. We are seeking a dedicated Welfare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with a specific medical need, ensuring their health, wellbeing and access to learning are supported every day.

What You’ll Do:

Provide personal medical care in line with a detailed healthcare plan (training provided);
Monitor and respond to the child’s health and well-being throughout the school day;
Support the pupil’s access to learning within a safe, inclusive and structured environment;
Work closely with class staff, healthcare professionals and families;
Keep accurate records of medical care and welfare updates;
Be a calm, consistent presence supporting the child’s emotional and physical needs.

Candidates should:

Have confidence to follow medical protocols (training provided);
Be a team player committed to safeguarding and inclusion;
Have an understanding of ASD or willingness to learn;
Be able to use their initiative.

Rowdown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Prohibition Order check will be required before starting.

Rowdown Primary School is part of FACT Trust, a small Croydon-based multi-academy trust with inclusion at its core.We are continually striving to be an inclusive employer, and are committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

Please contact recruitment@factrust.org for further information and an application form.