apply online icon LUNCHTIME WELFARE ASSISTANT

Ref 196617
Number of Posts 1
Grade Foundation Living Wage.
Salary £12.6 an hour plus holiday pay
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (1st September 2025 ) .
Hours 5 hours a week.
Closing Date 20/06/2025.
Location
Dallas Road Community Primary School, High Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LD (389 on roll)

Tel: 01524 64520
School website: www.dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk/
Summary
Join Our Team!

Dallas Road Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime welfare assistant to join our lunchtime support team. The successful candidate will support pupils while they eat their lunch or play outside, as well as help to set up, serve and clear away the dining area. The working hours are one hour per day, between 11.45am and 1.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only. The successful applicant will become part of the professional team of staff at the school. We all work extremely hard in trying to provide the children with a safe, purposeful and positive environment for their education. Therefore, we are looking for people who are willing to work conscientiously each day to help the school achieve these aims. We believe that, although this is a small number of hours, the contribution made by our welfare staff each day is vitally important. Our ideal candidate will be able to:

  • Supervise children during meal times and in the playground
  • Develop positive relationships with both adults and children
  • Encourage and engage children in suitable play activities
  • Help make our lunchtimes a safe and happy place for our children
  • Work as part of a team under the direction of the Mid-day Supervisor


    What We Offer:
    The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

  • A commitment to your professional growth with ongoing development opportunities.
  • A school culture that values every member of our community and fosters mutual support, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • A vibrant and diverse school community that celebrates a wealth of languages and cultures.

    Dallas Road Primary School provides an inclusive environment where every child can be “Valued, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be.” We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

    About Dallas Road Primary School:
    Located in the heart of the city, Dallas Road Primary School serves a diverse community, celebrating a wealth of languages and cultures. Our staff are committed to providing every child with exceptional education, support, care, enrichment, and challenge. We believe in developing confidence, self-esteem, and strong moral values, empowering all children to make a difference in the world. Our multi-cultural, multi-faith school family learns together, promoting our core values and ensuring that our children are safe, happy, and prepared for future success.

    How to Apply:
    Interested candidates should submit their application via email to k.foster@dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk by 12 noon on 20th June 2025. For more information please contact us directly at enquiries@dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk or ring Karen Foster, School Business Manager, on 01524 64520

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
    • 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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Karen Foster, School Business Manager via email: k.foster@dallasroad.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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