Lunchtime Assistant

Moston Lane Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

Moston Lane Primary School is looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch and leisure times. The role is fixed-term for one year, part-time at 10 hours per week, with two daily sessions from 11:30 to 13:30 starting 1 December 2026.

You will work in a small, friendly team, ensuring pupil safety and well-being, and contributing to a calm, supportive lunchtime environment. DBS checks and right-to-work checks apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Respond to everyday situations with confidence.
• Genuine interest in working with children.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Warmth, care and sensitivity when dealing with children.
• Paediatric first aid qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and leisure time.
• Work as part of a small, friendly team.

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 year contract

Working Hours: Part Time, 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day, 11.30 - 1.30

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 1st December 2026

Salary: £6,271 per annum

We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Assistant to join Moston Lane Primary School.

The key responsibilities will be to supervise the pupils during the lunch and leisure time period. You will work as part of a small, friendly team

We are looking for someone to join our team, who:

• Has an ability to work well independently and as part of a team.


• Can respond to everyday situations with confidence.


• Has a genuine interest in working with children.


• Has effective interpersonal communication skills.


• Has warmth, care and sensitivity when dealing with children.


• Preferably has a paediatric first aid qualification.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation