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Welfare/pupil support

Pupil support staff are responsible for the welfare of pupils outside the classroom including during break, lunchtime and outside school hours. 

Learning mentors 

Learning mentors support, motivate and challenge pupils who are underachieving. They help pupil overcome barriers to learning caused by social, emotional and behavioural problems.

Parent support advisers

Parent support advisers involve parents in their children’s education, both at school and at home.

Midday supervisors

Midday supervisors look after the welfare of pupils in the dinner hall and playground during lunchtime.

Play workers

Play workers organise and supervise sports, drama, music, outdoor activities, cooking or creative activities in a safe environment.