Lunchtime Assistant

Westfield Community School

Montrose Avenue,

Pemberton

WN5 9XN

Salary: Grade 2, £5,866 per annum. £13.48 per hour

10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

The Governors at Westfield Community School are looking to employ a highly motivated Lunchtime Assistant to join our experienced team in supervising children on the school premises during the midday break, ensuring children eat their meals, play safely and behave responsibly.

A main duty will be to engage children through play by delivering a directed activity / game. For an application form, job description and person specification please download from the Greater Jobs website or from the school website www.westfield.wigan.sch.uk Please forward your completed application form to Lorraine Rayner, Business Director at: bman@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk

At Westfield Community School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school s child protection policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 776007 E-mail: bman@admin.westfield.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.westfield.wigan.sch.uk

The closing date is Sunday 1^st November 2026.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 2^nd November 2026 you will be contacted if you are selected for interview.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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