Welfare Assistant

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6RD

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time, full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE)

Welfare Assistant job summary

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Welfare Assistant at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School.

St. John Vianney Catholic Primary School & English Hub is seeking to appoint an inspirational staff member to join a team of dedicated staff working within Our Catholic School. We are seeking to appoint a highly committed and energetic person to join our team as a welfare assistant The successful candidate will be expected to work under the guidance of the leadership team, team leaders and class teachers.

Our school offers a range of professional development opportunities for the successful candidates. If you are looking for a position to make a difference to the young people and their families within our community, we would welcome an application.

We can offer:
A commitment to promoting staff well being.
Polite, well-behaved children that are Sincere, Joyous and Virtuous.
High quality bespoke CPD.
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive teamwork.

We are looking for a person who:
Supports us in delivering our Catholic ethos and mission throughout the school and the community.
Can thrive in a busy, fast-changing environment.
Is a positive thinker and solution focused.
Is self- driven to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families.
Has excellent communication skills.
Be able to deliver a rich, well-balanced learning and play experience.
Have high expectations of children’s achievement, attainment, behaviour and attitudes.
Have a positive outlook and keen to contribute to the success of our school .

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification 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.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd November 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Post Details
Grade: NJC pay Grade A - scale point 2
Salary: £24,413.00 (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 5 per week (12pm - 1pm, Monday to Friday)
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

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 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.