LUNCHTIME WELFARE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Gisburn Primary School in Clitheroe is seeking a Welfare Assistant to support lunchtimes, help in the lunch hall, and supervise pupils during playtime, ensuring safe and positive interactions.

The role is part time, term time only; the salary quoted is full-time equivalent and will be paid pro-rata. For informal discussion contact Mrs Nadine Jackson at the School Office. Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise in the lunch hall during lunchtimes.
• Provide supervision on the playground and interact with pupils.

Education

First Aid

Job description

Location Gisburn Primary School, Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4ET (138 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.gisburn.lancs.sch.uk

Summary: We are looking to recruit a welfare assistant to support our lunchtimes in school. The role would include supporting in the lunch hall during lunchtimes and providing supervision whilst interacting with our children outside on the playground.

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.

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.

The closing date is 6/11/2026 at 12 noon

Interview Date: W/C 16/11/2026

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid

Essential Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of children

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact Mrs Nadine Jackson at the School Office on 01200 445406 or email [e-mail] to arrange.

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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.