CLOSING DATE

17/09/2025.

• Person Specification (48 KB)

Location
Preston Grange Primary School, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS (182 on roll)
Tel: 01772 792573
School website: www.grange.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
A vacancy has arisen for an additional member of staff in our Welfare Team. At Grange, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Welfare Assistant to join our team and support the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of our pupils during lunch times. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and our pastoral manager. We just want our children to have a fun and safe lunch time!
You will be part of a hardworking and friendly team, led by our Lunch Time Supervisor. You will assist in supporting our pupils during mealtimes, engaging in and promoting positive play and upholding the school policies including our behaviour and relations policy and safeguarding policy.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build positive relationships with both adults and children
• Support children in developing social skills
• Lead playground games
• Make lunchtimes safe and happy.

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.
For further information on the position please see the job description and person specification. Or call school on 01772792573.
Closing date: 12 Noon Wednesday 17th September 2025
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Relevant Child Care qualification (or equivalent)
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Desirable Experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
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For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion please contact: , Mrs T Pitchford – School Business Manager on 01772 792573
Proposed Interview Date:
17/09/2025
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 refer the Job description for details