Midday Assistant

Poplar Street Primary - Victorious Academies Trust; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Poplar Street Primary School in Audenshaw is seeking a friendly and patient Midday Assistant to support children during lunch and outdoor play. You will help create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable lunchtime experience and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

The role is outdoors for a significant part of the day and requires a proactive, collaborative approach within a supportive Trust. A DBS check and safeguarding awareness are part of the recruiting process.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient, reliable and approachable.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willing to engage in lunchtime activities and supervise play.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch period and outdoor play.
• Support safe, inclusive lunchtime experiences for all pupils.
• Model positive behaviour and engage with pupils during activities.
• Assist with tidying, equipment checks and promoting a calm, friendly atmosphere.

Skills

Friendly disposition

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Approachability

Job description

Poplar Street Primary School are looking for someone to join a friendly and supportive staff team who work together to ensure that our children feel happy, safe and cared for throughout the school day. Our Midday Assistants are an important part of our school community, helping to create a positive lunchtime experience where children can socialise, play and enjoy spending time with their friends.

Is able to be kind, patient, reliable and approachable, with a genuine desire to work with children. You should be able to build positive relationships with pupils, communicate effectively with colleagues and be willing to get involved Most importantly, you will understand the importance of ensuring that every child feels safe, included and valued.

Must have a friendly disposition, be able to work as part of a team and help where needed.

Must engage with the children in a positive, caring manner and willing to join in with the children in lunchtime activities. This role will involve a lot of time outside.

This role will involve a lot of time outside.

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a threemonth probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a thirdparty social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Supporting Documents

Recruitment Privacy Policy

Safer Recruitment Policy

Trust Recruitment Information Pack 2026

MIDDAY JD & PS