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WELFARE ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council Schools

Job Description

Bradley Primary School, Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF (416 on roll) Tel: 01282 615772 School website: www.bradleyprimaryschool.org
The Governors of Bradley, a large school in the heart of Nelson, are looking for two committed welfare assistants to join our school. The successful applicants will be required to work from 12.00 until 1.15pm per day, Monday-Friday, term-time only. Successful candidates will:
  • Be enthusiastic and hard working
  • Be able to work within a team
  • Be upbeat and positive
  • Excellent time keeping/be organised/flexible in changing circumstances
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Understand the concept of confidentiality and professionalism The school will offer you:
  • Happy, well behaved children to supervise
  • The full support of the headteacher, governing body and staff team
  • Free access to the Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
  • Bradley is committed to safeguarding and staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check 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. 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.
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  • Paediatric first aid trained
  • Experience of working with children in a primary school setting
  • Working with EAL children
  • Sharon Taylor
    13/07/2026
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    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.

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