LUNCHTIME WELFARE ASSISTANTS

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is inviting applications for two Welfare Assistants to join the CHORLEY Parish of St Laurence CE Primary School. The roles are 6.25 hours per week during term time, with hours 11:50am to 1:05pm, Monday to Friday. You will work as part of a friendly team, support pupils and help uphold the school’s Christian ethos.

Experience with children is essential, and you should be willing to learn safeguarding and pastoral policies. A faith reference is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to build professional relationships.
• Willingness to learn safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and work with teachers to aid learning.
• Be part of school life and uphold the Christian ethos of the school.
• Contribute to a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all children.

Skills

Teamwork

Liaison with teachers

Energetic and positive

Humour and kindness

Education

Child Care Qualifications

First Aid Qualifications

Job description

Location CHORLEY THE PARISH OF ST LAURENCE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, PR7 1RB (212 on roll) Highfield Road South Tel: [phone] School website: www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk

Summary We are seeking to appoint 2friendly, energetic, enthusiastic and hardworking Welfare Assistants (6.25 hrs) to join our happy Christian school and make an outstanding contribution to our workforce. 6.25 hours a week Pro Rata 11:50am -1:05pm Monday –Friday The hours are term time only You will need to play an active role in all aspects of school life and support the Christian ethos of our school.

Key skills and qualities needed

• An ability to work as a team
• Build professional relationships
• Liaise with teachers to support pupils
• Go the extra mile
• Be energetic, positive and have a good sense of humour.
• Haveknowledge of or be willing to learn about safeguarding, behaviour, pastoral support and relevant policies andprocedures.
• Be caring and kind but also able to be firm
• Be committed to our positive, inclusive and creative ethos
• Ensure that all children and their families are at the centre of their education
• Keen to develop excitingopportunities for all children
• Committed to their own professional development to benefit children's learning and progress
• Care passionately for all our children, no matter what their barriers are or challenges they bring into school.

We can offer

• delightful and polite children who are keen to learn
• hard working, caring and committed staff
• supportive team
• a warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of what we do and have the chance to make a real difference

Please note that the requirement to have a faith reference is desirable only.

Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September 2026at 12 noon

Interviews: TBA

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Child Care Qualifications
• First AidQualifications

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting

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.