apply online icon WELFARE ASSISTANT

Ref 196968
Number of Posts 1
Grade Foundation Living Wage (FLW).
Salary £12.6 an hour
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (2.9.25 ) .
Hours 6.25 hours a week.
Closing Date 18/07/2025.
Location
Chorley St James' Church Of England Primary School, Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE (232 on roll)

Tel: 01257 264638
School website: https://chorleystjamesblogs.net/
Summary
The Governors of St James' Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Welfare Assistant to work as part of the midday supervision team in securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period.

The successful candidate will:-
  • Help to create nurturing environment for children to eat their lunch.
  • Set up the hall for dinner service and supervising children getting their lunch.
  • Encourage children to eat their lunches.
  • Promote positive behaviour of pupils while they eat their meals and in the playground areas.
  • Set up and clear play equipment outside as appropriate.
  • Play with the children, promote team games and active lunchtimes'.
  • Work alongside lunchtime colleagues and the wider school community.
  • Liaise with staff regarding pupil's wellbeing (accident/incidents) and log as appropriate.
  • Any other duties as required by the headteacher/lunchtime supervisor.


    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.

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


    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Candidates are welcome to telephone school for an informal chat prior to applying.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    23/07/2025 
    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: office@st-james-chorley.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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