Welfare Assistant

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 4,100; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is seeking a Welfare Assistant to join our caring school community. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to support pupils’ welfare and well-being.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and a strong team player with excellent communication skills, ready to contribute to a faith-centered environment focused on every child’s potential.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine desire to work with children.
• Share the belief that every child can succeed.
• Be enthusiastic and hard working.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Have a strong positive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to support pupils' welfare.
• Play a key role in making a real difference to our pupils.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Caring

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Than you for taking the time to consider Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School for this exciting opportunity. We are a school and a community, steeped in faith, love and hope; working together continually to bring the Kingdom of God alive here on Earth. At Our Lady’s, we live by our mission statement, “You are Precious in my Eyes”. Every member of our school family is valued, nurtured and inspired to be the very best version of themselves in all that they do; for themselves and for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Welfare Assistant to join our thriving school community. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will play a key role in making a real difference to our pupils.

The successful applicant will:
Have a genuine desire to work with children
Share the belief that every child can succeed
Be enthusiastic and hard working
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
Be flexible and adaptable
Have a strong positive work ethic

In return we will offer the successful candidate a supportive, loving environment with Christ firmly at its’ centre.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th October 2026 - midday
Interview date: w/c Monday 12th October 2026 - date to be confirmed

Post Details:
Grade: Foundation Living Wage
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible