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Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning, and we believe this starts with a safe and well-managed environment for them to thrive in.

We are looking for a dedicated Staff Welfare Assistant to provide support within the school in relation to monitoring and managing staff attendance and welfare in line with Trust Policy.

• The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week across 5 days (Monday to Friday) - the exact working pattern can be flexible.
• This is a 38-week-per-year role (term time only).

A Day in the Life:

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate attendance and leave of absence records
• Coordinating and facilitating informal absence meetings in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Signposting staff to counselling, EAPs and wellbeing initiatives
• Assisting Senior Leaders with identifying where support is required (workload, stress, timetable pressures).
• Proactively undertaking stress risk assessments and implement other dedicated support frameworks identified to enhance employee well-being

What We're Looking For:

• You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
• A Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification or willingness to gain the qualification
• A proven ability to handle sensitive individual cases with discretion and empathy.
• Strong verbal and written skills for drafting correspondence and conducting one-to-one meetings.
• A natural desire to help others and improve their daily working lives.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9:00am on Friday 13th February 2026 via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147603/EDV-2026-APJS-04766

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.