Cleaner, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Location

Bradley Primary School, Dover Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7RF
(416 on roll)

Tel:

School website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Headteacher and Governors of Bradley Primary School are delighted to invite applications for the position of Cleaner to join our dedicated and supportive staff team.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in ensuring our school is a place where children can learn, grow, and thrive in a well‑maintained setting.

The successful applicant will be able to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the school.

10 hours per week Monday to Friday 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm.

This is a permanent position with a probation period of three months, working term‑time plus additional hours during the school holidays (which may be blocked over two weeks). These additional weeks will usually be during the holidays, although the timing may vary to meet the operational needs of the school.

We are committed to child protection and safeguarding and the successful candidate will need to apply for clearance from the Disclosure Barring Service for an Enhanced DBS. The candidate will also receive safeguarding training to ensure the welfare of all pupils.

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 12pm on 31/08/2026.

Paediatric First Aid

Experience of cleaning in a school

Knowledge of COSHH

Sharon Taylor

Proposed Interview Date: 03/09/2026

Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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 DBS 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  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.

Address:
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bur

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.