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Meadowhead Community Infant School & Nursery
Shorrock Lane
Blackburn
BB2 4TT

Job Title: Welfare Assistant (3 positions)
Grade/Salary: Grade BSCP 3, £25,614
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 2 Positions ( 6.15 hours, 11.50 am - 1.05pm), 1 Position (7.05 hours, 11:35am - 1:05pm), Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

We are a friendly school with dedicated staff who work together as a fantastic team with the focus on continual improvement.

We are looking to appoint welfare assistants. The hours of work will be:

2 positions – 6 hours 15 minutes per week (11.50 am - 1.05pm) - five days a week term time to ensure smooth running of playtime outside.
1 position – 7 hours 5 minutes per week (11.35 am – 1.05pm) - five days a week term time based primarily in the hall ensuring the smooth running of dinner inside working closely with the kitchen.

We are looking for a warm, friendly, caring Welfare Assistants to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will be able to:

• Set up and clear away the dining hall before and after meals
• Supervise children during meal times, in the playground or classrooms during wet weather
• Support younger children with meals, hygiene routines and engaging in structured play
• Handle minor first aid, manage behaviour positively and maintain the schools safeguarding policies
• Develop positive relationships with both adults and children
• Be calm and supportive with pupils
• Support children in developing social skills
• Help children organise playground games and join in their games
• Manage behaviour in accordance with our Behaviour Policy

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by Friday 25th September 2026, via [email protected] .

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. 

Position type: Part time - Term time