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St. Anne's RC Primary School
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LQ
Job Title: Welfare Assistant x2
Grade/Salary: Band B, SCP 3
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Part Time, End date: 16/07/2027
Contract Terms: 6.25 hours
Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Required from: ASAP
St Anne’s R.C. Primary School is seeking to appoint two caring, reliable and enthusiastic Welfare Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team.
About the Role
Our Welfare Assistants play an important role in making lunchtimes safe, happy and enjoyable for all pupils. Working alongside colleagues, you will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, helping every child feel included, supported and valued. You will encourage positive play, promote good behaviour and table manners, and provide reassurance and practical support to children who need it.
What We’re Looking For
- Enjoy working with children and have a warm, patient and caring approach.
- Are reliable, punctual and work effectively as part of a team.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with children and adults.
- Use their initiative while following school policies and staff guidance.
- Remain calm and respond positively to challenging situations.
- Are committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Respond sensitively to individual needs, including those of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Are willing to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and first aid as required.
- Support our Catholic ethos and model kindness, respect and inclusion.
What St Anne’s Offers
- Wonderful, kind and caring children.
- A friendly and welcoming Catholic community where everyone is valued.
- Dedicated, experienced and supportive colleagues.
- A positive working environment with a strong sense of teamwork.
- Relevant training and opportunities for professional development.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s daily school experience.
Safeguarding and Pre-employment Checks
St Anne's R.C. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role involves regulated activity with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children's barred list check, and other relevant pre-employment checks.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.
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Welfare Assistant x2 in Lytham St Annes employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Social Worker in the Transformation in Adult Supported Living role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with key partners in the community. Located in a vibrant area, the council fosters a sense of belonging and encourages innovative approaches to social care.
Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
