Welfare Assistant

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadowhead Community Infant School & Nursery in Blackburn is recruiting three Welfare Assistants. The posts are part-time, term-time positions with varying hours: two posts at 6 hours 15 minutes per week (11:50am–1:05pm) and one post at 7 hours 5 minutes per week (11:35am–1:05pm).

Salary is Grade B SCP 3, £25,614 per annum. You will set up the dining hall, supervise meals, support younger children with meals and hygiene, and follow safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear away the dining hall before and after meals
• Supervise children during meal times, in the playground or classrooms during wet weather
• Support younger children with meals, hygiene routines and engaging in structured play
• Handle minor first aid, manage behaviour positively and maintain the school's safeguarding policies
• Develop positive relationships with both adults and children
• Be calm and supportive with pupils
• Help children organise playground games and join in their games
• Manage behaviour in accordance with our Behaviour Policy

Skills

Meal hall supervision

First aid

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Playground supervision

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Meadowhead Community Infant School & Nursery

Shorrock Lane

Blackburn

BB2 4TT

Job Title: Welfare Assistant (3 positions) Grade/Salary: Grade B SCP 3, £25,614 Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 2 Positions ( 6.15 hours, 11.50 am - 1.05pm), 1 Position (7.05 hours, 11:35am - 1.05pm), Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

We are a friendly school with dedicated staff who work together as a fantastic team with the focus on continual improvement.

We are looking to appoint welfare assistants. The hours of work will be:

2 positions – 6 hours 15 minutes per week (11.50 am - 1.05pm) - five days a week term time to ensure smooth running of playtime outside.
1 position – 7 hours 5 minutes per week (11.35 am – 1.05pm) - five days a week term time based primarily in the hall ensuring the smooth running of dinner inside working closely with the kitchen.

We are looking for a warm, friendly, caring Welfare Assistants to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Set up and clear away the dining hall before and after meals
• Supervise children during meal times, in the playground or classrooms during wet weather
• Support younger children with meals, hygiene routines and engaging in structured play
• Handle minor first aid, manage behaviour positively and maintain the schools safeguarding policies
• Develop positive relationships with both adults and children
• Be calm and supportive with pupils
• Help children organise playground games and join in their games
• Manage behaviour in accordance with our Behaviour Policy

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.