Welfare Officer | Primary School | Reading

Position: Welfare Officer
Location: Reading
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

Welfare Officer Role in a Primary School

A caring and inclusive primary school in Reading is seeking to appoint a Welfare Officer to join its pastoral support team. This is a full-time role within a supportive school environment that places strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

The welfare team plays a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding, and day-to-day care to ensure all children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

About the Role

You will provide pastoral and welfare support to pupils, helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive school environment.

The role involves supporting pupils with emotional wellbeing, first aid needs, behaviour support, attendance concerns, and communication with parents and carers where appropriate.

You will work closely with teaching staff, safeguarding leads, and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and pastoral care

• Provide first aid and welfare support where required

• Work with staff to support attendance and behaviour strategies

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies

• Maintain accurate welfare and safeguarding records

• Support pupils with emotional and social needs

• Contribute to safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Promote a safe, caring, and inclusive school environment

The School Environment

This primary school in Reading provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupil wellbeing is at the centre of school life.

The pastoral team works collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and confident, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and positive relationships.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Calm, caring, and professional approach

• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families

Desirable

• First aid qualification or willingness to train

• Experience in pastoral, welfare, or safeguarding support

• Experience working in a school or education setting

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Welfare Officer role in Reading, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.