Location
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU (226 on roll)
Tel: 01772 796037
School website: www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School and Nursery are looking to appoint a Welfare Assistant to join our team to ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during the lunch break period. Hours of work will be 11.40 am to 1.30 pm Monday to Friday (Term Time only). We would love to hear from you if you are a positive, friendly and hardworking person who enjoys working with children.
The successful candidates will:
- Assist with the setting up and taking down of the dinner hall tables and chairs
- Supervise pupils, supporting and promoting positive lunch times
- Keep our young children safe
- Deal with accidents or incidents during lunch time or on the playground areas
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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.
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.
Essential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Experience
- Ability to communicate well and effectively with adults and children.
- Experience of working with children in a school environment (voluntary experience is acceptable)
- A warm and welcoming manner
- Ability to maintain records
A genuine desire to inspire a positive and happy lunchtime period for our children
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Desirable Experience
- First Aid
- Any previous safeguarding training or experience
For an informal discussion please contact:
If you are interested and would like to visit school prior to application, please contact our school office on 01772 796037 or email
[email protected]
Proposed Interview Date:
09/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
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.
