Welfare Assistant x2

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Anne’s R.C. Primary School is seeking two Welfare Assistants to join our caring team. You will supervise pupils during lunchtimes and playtimes, promoting safety, inclusion and positive behaviour while following school policies.

This fixed term, part-time role is ideal for dedicated staff who value safeguarding and teamwork. We welcome reliable, patient individuals who communicate clearly with children and adults, support our Catholic ethos and are willing to undertake safeguarding and first

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and caring approach to work with children.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Clear, respectful communication with children and adults.
• Willing to follow school policies and staff guidance using initiative.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Willing to undertake safeguarding and first aid training as required.
• Support Catholic ethos and promote kindness, respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall, playground and designated areas.
• Help create a safe, happy lunchtime environment for all pupils.
• Encourage positive play, good behaviour and table manners.
• Provide reassurance and practical support to children who need it.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

First aid

Job description

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

St. Anne's RC Primary School
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LQ

Job Title: Welfare Assistant x2
Grade/Salary: Band B, SCP 3
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time, End date: 16/07/2027
Contract Terms: 6.25 hours
Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Required from: ASAP

St Anne’s R.C. Primary School is seeking to appoint two caring, reliable and enthusiastic Welfare Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team.

About the Role

Our Welfare Assistants play an important role in making lunchtimes safe, happy and enjoyable for all pupils. Working alongside colleagues, you will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, helping every child feel included, supported and valued. You will encourage positive play, promote good behaviour and table manners, and provide reassurance and practical support to children who need it.

What We’re Looking For

• Enjoy working with children and have a warm, patient and caring approach.
• Are reliable, punctual and work effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with children and adults.
• Use their initiative while following school policies and staff guidance.
• Remain calm and respond positively to challenging situations.
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Respond sensitively to individual needs, including those of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Are willing to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and first aid as required.
• Support our Catholic ethos and model kindness, respect and inclusion.

What St Anne’s Offers

• Wonderful, kind and caring children.
• A friendly and welcoming Catholic community where everyone is valued.
• Dedicated, experienced and supportive colleagues.
• A positive working environment with a strong sense of teamwork.
• Relevant training and opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s daily school experience.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment Checks

St Anne's R.C. Primary 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 role involves regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children's barred list check, and other relevant pre-employment checks.

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.