Location
Torrisholme Community Primary School, Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6PN (413 on roll)
Tel: 01524 410799
School website: www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Torrisholme Community Primary School is looking to appoint a reliable, caring and enthusiastic Welfare Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to helping create a safe, happy and positive lunchtime environment.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, encouraging positive behaviour and ensuring all children feel included and cared for.
Main Duties
- Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas during lunchtime.
- Encourage positive behaviour and good manners.
- Promote safe play and positive interactions between pupils.
- Assist younger children where necessary with meals and lunchtime routines.
- Support pupils' wellbeing and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Administer basic first aid and seek assistance when required.
- Ensure school policies relating to behaviour, health and safety, and safeguarding are followed at all times.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Enjoys working with children and has a positive, friendly approach.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can remain calm and professional when managing behaviour and resolving minor conflicts.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We Can Offer:
- Friendly and enthusiastic pupils.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A positive working environment.
- Relevant training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children's school experience.
Safeguarding Statement
Torrisholme Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all necessary pre-employment checks.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon on 11/09/2026
Essential Qualifications
- Have experience of working with children, preferably in a school, childcare or community setting.
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents/carers.
- Demonstrate an ability to build positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive behaviour.
Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.
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Essential Experience
- Current Paediatric or Emergency First Aid qualification.
- Previous experience working in a primary school.
Experience supporting children with additional needs.
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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.
