WELFARE ASSISTANT

Location

Barden Primary School, Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD (469 on roll)

Tel: 01282 226777
School website: www.barden.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Barden Primary School requires two Mid-Day Supervisors. Please see the job description below. The role will involve supervising lunchtimes at Barden Primary School, including; 

Being an active role model and setting a good example 

Participating in dining arrangements which include the cleaning up of spillages of food or liquid during meal service and wiping down of tables and clean dining areas between meals. 

Supervision of pupils whilst eating their dinners.  

Supervision and engagement with our pupils during playtime – including joining in and managing playground games/activities.  

Controlling the behaviour of pupils inside the dining hall and outside on the playground.  

Guiding and engaging in play. 

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children

Experience of working with or supporting

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01282 226777

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.