• Person Specification (17 KB)

Location

Church, St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, St Nicholas Road, Off Dill Hall Lane, Church, Accrington, BB5 4DN (185 on roll)

Tel: 01254 381875
School website: www.st-nicholas.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking for a caring and reliable Welfare Assistant to join our friendly primary school where we currently have of 180 pupils on roll. The role involves supervising children during lunchtime, including in the dining area and playground, supporting positive behaviour, dealing with minor accidents and helping to ensure pupils are safe, happy and well supervised throughout the lunch break.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Support children in developing social skills
  

• Help children organise playground games
  

• Help make our lunchtimes a safe and happy experience for our pupils
  

• Encourage children to develop independence, confidence and positive social skills
  

• Assist with the safe movement of pupils between classrooms, the playground and dining areas
  

• Identify and report any safeguarding, health or safety concerns.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  The closing date is 13/11/2026 at 12 noon

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Qualification
  

Childcare Qualification

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Desirable Experience

• Working within a Primary School
  

• Experience of working with children
  

Knowledge and understanding of children

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office on 01254 381875 for an informal discussion

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.