Welfare Assistant

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ

18 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 11am
Date listed
10 November 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: £12.60 Hourly Foundation Living Wage

Welfare Assistant job summary

Thank you for taking the time consider applying for the Welfare Assistant post in our school.

We are a very small school and are proud to be a part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT). We are a vibrant school, full of life, and greatly value the contribution each individual makes to our school family. The children at St Mary’s form a close knit and caring community; are keen and interested in learning and above all enjoy attending St Mary’s. The school’s Governors are supportive and forward thinking.

There is a strong supportive team ethic at St Mary’s and staff work hard to provide a broad ranging curriculum which offers a large variety of learning opportunities and experiences for all children and take great pride in their work with them.

Visits to school and further discussion about the post are welcome and appointments can be made by contacting the school.

We look forward to meeting you and wish you every success should you decide to apply for this post.

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

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: Friday 28th November 2025 - midday
Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025

Post Details
Grade: Foundation Living Wage
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Hours: 5 per week, Monday to Friday, 12pm - 1pm
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 2023, 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.