Welfare Assistant

Blackburn Central High School

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HJ

Job Title: Welfare Assistant

Grade/Salary: Grade B, SCP 3, Actual Salary: £5,764 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Terms: 10 hours, Part Time, Term Time

Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Required

From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026

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Are you friendly, motivated, and passionate about supporting children in a positive school environment? We are looking for a dedicated Welfare Assistant to join our warm and welcoming school community.

About the Role

As a key member of our Lunchtime Supervisory team, you will help ensure that pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and well managed lunch break.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground, and across the school premises during lunchtime.
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing and promoting positive behaviour.
• Encouraging safe play and helping to create a calm, friendly midday environment.
• Working independently or as part of a supportive team to manage the lunchtime routine effectively.

Who We are Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is highly motivated and enjoys working with children.
• Can build positive relationships and communicate well with pupils.
• Can supervise children confidently and safely, either alone or within a team.
• Brings energy, warmth, and reliability to every day.

You’ll be joining a friendly, like minded staff team who value collaboration and care deeply about the pupils they support.

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Why Join Blackburn Central High School

We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community. We have been recognised by the Department for Education for our inclusive approach to education and Ofsted has congratulated our staff for being ‘determined and successful in improving teaching and students’ achievement’.

There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all of our students, whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Blackburn Central High School on View phone number on uk.workus.org or by emailing ***email_hidden*** to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Blackburn Central High School on View phone number on uk.workus.org or by emailing ***email_hidden***.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Job details

Job reference

REQ05161

Date posted

22/06/2026

Application closing date

14/07/2026

Location

Blackburn Central High School

Salary

Grade B, SCP 3, Actual Salary: £5,764 per annum

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time - Term time

Job category/type

Schools