Welfare Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st August 2026 

Hours: 10 per week, term time only

Salary: NJC Grade B SCP 3 £24,796 (£5,232 pro-rata amount for term time working)

Closing Date: 12 Noon 27th February 2026 

Hawes Side Academy is a vibrant and successful academy at the heart of its community with strong local and global links. We are a two-form entry primary with excellent facilities, situated in the south shore area of Blackpool.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated welfare assistant to join our team.

We can offer:

*Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children who are excited about learning new things
*Strong supportive leadership and a dynamic and talented staff team
*Exceptional levels of teamwork
*Excellent professional development opportunities
*An openness to change and new ideas

We are looking for:

*Reliable applicants with a high level of customer service and a sense of humour
*Experience of supporting pupils at lunchtime in busy environment.

How to apply:

Please contact the academy on 01253 402541 for further details. Further details and application forms are also available from the academy website www.hawes-side.co.uk

Please return your letter of interest together with your completed application form to: Mrs C Boothroyd, Principal. Hawes Side Academy, Johnsville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3LN or by email to admin@hawes-side.co.uk marked for the attention of Mrs C Boothroyd.

Closing Date: 12 noon on 27th February 2026

Shortlisting: 27th February 2026

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