WELFARE ASSISTANT

Queen's Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LA (434 on roll) Tel: 01772 718344 School website: www.queensdriveschool.co.uk
The Governor's of Queen's Drive Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Welfare Assistant to work alongside established members of our team, for one hour per day, Mon - Fri, term time only. The set hours are yet to be determined but will either be 11.45am - 12.45pm OR 12.30pm - 1.30pm. Queen's Drive is a large primary school with 434 children on roll. We are conveniently located in Fulwood with close links to the M6/M55 motorways. We are a friendly school, with well mannered children and we would love to hear from you, if you:
  • Are able to work as part of a team to secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of the children.
  • Are able to supervise children in the school hall and playground.
  • Are able to support positive relationships.
  • Have a good attendance history.
  • Are able to use own initiative independently.
In return, we can offer:
  • Career progression and development opportunities.
  • Full training.
  • A friendly and very supportive team.
  • Happy children who enjoy coming to school.
Please note that inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. To apply for this post, please complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be accepted. This position is part time, term time only, therefore the salary quoted is the full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis. Closing Date: 12 Noon 01/04/2026
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Ability to communicate with adults and children
  • A warm and welcoming manner
  • Previous experience of working with children
  • Knowledge of first aid record keeping
20/04/2026
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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