WELFARE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Colne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendle View Primary School in Colne is seeking Welfare Assistants to support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs in a dedicated school environment.

Visits to the school are encouraged; DBS and safeguarding procedures apply, with an online search as part of the shortlisting process. Informal discussions can be arranged with Suzanne Smith, Deputy Headteacher, for more details.

Qualifications

• Desirable Qualifications: Relevant Childcare Qualification.

Responsibilities

Skills

SEN experience

Caring for children

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

Location Pendle View Primary School, Gibfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8JT (133 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary We are seeking to appoint Welfare Assistants to work at Pendle View Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in working with children with a wide range of special educational needs within a special school setting.

Pendle View is an outstanding vibrant and inclusive special school for pupils with a very wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. We strive to create a caring and inclusive school, supporting independent learning where achievements of each individual are celebrated within a personalised learning environment.

\"Pupils receive a warm welcome from staff at the start of each day. Pupils respond with big smiles and say good morning to each other as they join their friends in class. This positive start to the day helps pupils to feel valued, well cared for and ready to learn\"

\"Pupils are happy in school and they have fun while they learn\"

Ofsted November 2023

Visits to the school are encouraged prior to applying for the post and visit details can be found on the attached letter.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant Childcare Qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.


• Experience of working with or supporting children with SEN

For an informal discussion please contact: If you would like to discuss this post further and/or arrange a visit to school please contact Suzanne Smith, Deputy Headteacher, on 01282 865011 Proposed Interview Date: 30/09/2026

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.