Lunchtime Assistant & Afterschool Supervisor

Cheadle Hulme School; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheadle Hulme School in Stockport, Junior School, is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant & Afterschool Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise pupils aged 3-11 during the mid-day break and support after-school care, ensuring safety and caring for children in busy spaces while delivering engaging activities.

We welcome applicants for Lunchtime 12:00–13:30 or Afterschool 15:00–18:00, Monday to Friday, term time only. Start date: December 2026.

Qualifications

• Good standard of Maths and English.
• Experience with school-age children (3-11).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective behaviour management, patience and empathy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to use initiative.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and child welfare.
• Optional: NVQ Level 2 / NNEB; First Aid; EYFS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils aged 3-11 during the mid-day break.
• Care for children within After School Care Scheme.
• Ensure pupil safety and welfare in dining spaces and playgrounds.
• Deliver safe, creative and engaging play activities.

Skills

Maths and English

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 / NNEB

First Aid training

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding training

Job description

Part time | Permanent

Salary: £12.95 per hour

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 12:00 to 13:30 AND 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Start date: December 2026

We welcome applications from candidates who wish to work exclusively as a Lunchtime Assistant working 12:00 to 13:30, Monday to Friday or as an Afterschool Supervisor working 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday. Please specify your preferences in your application form.

Additional casual hours are available during the holidays in our holiday clubs.

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Assistant & Afterschool Supervisor to join our team in the Junior School at Cheadle Hulme School.

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising pupils aged 3-11 during the mid-day break and caring for children within the School's After School Care Scheme. You will play a key part in ensuring pupil safety and welfare across busy areas—including dining spaces, playgrounds, and circulation routes—while delivering safe, creative, and engaging play activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a good standard of Maths and English.


• Has previous experience working with school-age children (aged 3-11).


• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.


• Effective behaviour management, patience, and empathy.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative proactively.


• A shared commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and child welfare.

Optional

• NVQ Level 2 / NNEB,


• First Aid training


• Prior knowledge of EYFS requirements, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene.

Why Cheadle Hulme School?

We are a forward-thinking School with a strong sense of our history and values. With over 1500 pupils ranging from ages 3 to 18, we have a long and proud reputation for being inclusive, vibrant and modern.

Our pupils' educational experience is stimulating, dynamic and relevant to their current and future needs. We have a strong sense of community, whilst our unparalleled pastoral provision reflects our deeply caring ethos.

We believe a successful educational experience involves more than pupil and teacher; it involves a broad network of people who each contribute to the development, growth and experience of the individual.

Our greatest asset, and the key to our success is our people. We want to attract and retain the best, provide them with encouragement and ensure they feel valued as an integral part of the School community. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent facilities and IT resources and a friendly and supportive working environment.

Closing date: 8am, 13th November 2026.

We reserve the right to close adverts early if sufficient interest is received.

Interviews

Week commencing 23rd November 2026 (provisional).

The assessment day will consist of an interview and a safeguarding check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and promote equality and diversity across the whole school community. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People Team via email at [e-mail] or call us on 0161 488 3330.

Cheadle Hulme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and all appointments will be subject to a clear, enhanced DBS check.