WELFARE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 2,800; Part time

Job summary

Heasandford Primary School in Burnley is seeking a Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to supervise pupils during mealtimes and in the playground, and to support their social development. You will work in a team, promote positive behaviour, and help ensure lunchtimes are safe and happy.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with pay at the Foundation Living Wage (£13.45 per hour). Experience with children is desirable; First Aid is an advantage, and safeguarding checks will be completed during

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is desirable.
• Ability to supervise pupils in a school setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during meals and in the playground/classroom
• Support children in developing social skills
• Work in a team environment
• Manage behaviour positively in line with school policy
• Help make lunchtimes safe and enjoyable for pupils

Skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Location Burnley Heasandford Primary School, Williams Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3DA (620 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.heasandford.co.uk/

Summary Vacancy for Lunchtime Welfare Assistant at Heasandford Primary School

Heasandford Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to assist in the care and general welfare of pupils across the 4-11 age range during our busy lunchtime period. The successful candidate should have experience against the Job Description and possess the qualities and skills outlined below. In return, we can offer happy and well-behaved children, an attractive and well-equipped environment and a highly committed and hardworking school staff.

• Supervise children during meal times and in the playground/classroom
• Support children in developing social skills
• Work in a team situation
• Manage behaviour positively in accordance with our Behaviour Policy
• Support the school in making lunchtimes safe and happy for our children

Weekly working hours are Monday to Friday, an hour a day (5 hours in total), term time only. The position is paid at the Foundation Living Wage (£13.45 an hour).

If you have any questions about the post, please contact Miss Gibson, the office manager, in the school office.

Closing date: Thursday 17th September at noon

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd September

Heasandford Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Heasandford also takesits responsibility to safeguard and protect the interests and welfare of its children and any successful applicant will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks.

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

• First Aid Certificate

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children

Proposed Interview Date: 23/09/2026

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.