WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Burnley Whittlefield Primary School, Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL

Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors and children at Whittlefield Primary School are looking for two positive, friendly and hardworking Welfare Assistant to join our lunchtime team. We are looking for someone who has a passion for providing high quality supervision for our children.  We would like our new members of staff to be fully involved in school life, and use positive praise to encourage the children to thrive in a caring environment.

We expect the candidate to be an excellent role model for our children and be able to:

Supervise children during meal times or 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 school staff 

Hours of work 12pm to 1.15pm Monday to Friday, term time only 
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.

Whittlefield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 29/09/2025

Essential Experience

Ability to communicate with adults and children

Experience of working with children

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Mrs Stephanie Vent, School Business Manager on 01282 429419

Proposed Interview Date:

09/10/2025 

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.

 

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.