Midday Activity Assistant - St John's CE Primary School, Trent Vale

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Hempstalls is seeking enthusiastic Midday Activity Assistants to engage with children during lunchtime. Responsibilities include supervising play activities and ensuring a clean dining area. Ideal candidates will have a positive outlook, be committed team players, and contribute to the school's ethos. Opportunities for professional development are available. Please apply by emailing [e-mail].

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive and friendly team

Fantastic learning environment

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and initiate play and activities with children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during lunchtime activities.
• Assist in cleaning the dining area during and after meals.
• Encourage positive social eating and play time.

Skills

Positive and enthusiastic outlook

Committed team player

Willing to contribute to school life

Willingness to undertake additional training

Job description

The headteacher and governors of St. John’s CE (A) Primary School are looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic Midday Activity Assistants to join the team.

Much of your time will be spent with our wonderful children at lunchtime, ensuring that they receive a high-quality provision. As a Midday Activity Assistant, you will supervise and initiate play and activities between yourself and our Early Years, KS1 and KS2 children and assist in cleaning the dining area during and after meal times. You will be a key person in supporting positive social eating and play time.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Is a committed team player.

• Is able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school.
• Has a willingness to undertake additional training and is always looking to improve.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to your professional development.
• A supportive and friendly team.
• A fantastic learning environment with extensive outdoor provision opportunities.

St. John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We invite candidates from a range of educational backgrounds who will share our vision and passion for education and our Christian ethos.

We welcome visits prior to application. Please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to book a convenient time.

Applications close: 3pm 3rd December 2025

Shortlisting: 4th December 2025

Proposed interview date: 15th December 2025

Return all applications to [e-mail]