Welfare Assistant

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.45 Hourly Current Foundation Living Wage

Welfare Assistant job summary

Than you for taking the time to consider Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School for this exciting opportunity. We are a school and a community, steeped in faith, love and hope; working together continually to bring the Kingdom of God alive here on Earth. At Our Lady’s, we live by our mission statement, “You are Precious in my Eyes”. Every member of our school family is valued, nurtured and inspired to be the very best version of themselves in all that they do; for themselves and for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Welfare Assistant to join our thriving school community. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will play a key role in making a real difference to our pupils.

The successful applicant will:
Have a genuine desire to work with children
Share the belief that every child can succeed
Be enthusiastic and hard working
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative
Be flexible and adaptable
Have a strong positive work ethic

In return we will offer the successful candidate a supportive, loving environment with Christ firmly at its’ centre.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th October 2026 - midday
Interview date: w/c Monday 12th October 2026 - date to be confirmed

Post Details:
Grade: Foundation Living Wage
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time only
Start Date: As soon as possible

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-star-of-the-sea-catholic-primary-school-lytham-st-annes

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