WELFARE ASSISTANT

Ref

202486

Number of Posts

1

Grade

FLW.

Salary

£13.45 an hour £25949 Pro-Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Hours

6.25 hours a week.

Closing Date

29/10/2026.

Location

St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh, The Hill, Horns Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2FJ (104 on roll)

Tel: 01772 865369

School website: www.stfranciscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk

Summary

We are looking for a caring and reliable Welfare Assistant to join our friendly small primary school of 103 pupils. The role involves supervising children during lunchtime, including in the dining area and playground, supporting positive behaviour, dealing with minor accidents and helping to ensure pupils are safe, happy and well supervised throughout the lunch break.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid

• Childcare Qualifications

Desirable Experience

• Working within a Primary School

• Experience of working with children

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call Mrs Nuttall - 01772865369

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.