Location
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ (175 on roll)
Tel: 01772 742351
School website: www.st-marymagdalen.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Purpose of Job: To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunch break
Job Duties:
- Term time only
- 11:50 1:05 (total 6.25 hrs/week)
- All lunchtime staff must undertake first aid training.
- Friendly, approachable manner
- To encourage play between pupils
- Liaising with classroom staff to support the pupils
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have good time keeping and are reliable
- Are able to relate well to children
- Work well in a team
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.
Essential Qualifications
- Good level of communication
- Team Player
- Likes children
Desirable Qualifications
- First Aid qualification (Note: not essential)
- Play leader (not essential)
Essential Experience
Desirable Experience
- Previous welfare role/working in school or play group
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.
