Midday Assistant

Didsbury Road Primary; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Didsbury Road Primary School in Stockport is seeking a Midday Assistant to join the dedicated team. The role is part-time, 7 hours 30 minutes per week, 12 noon to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, permanent.

You will take pride in your work, be self-motivated and follow instructions with minimal supervision, ensuring the children are safe, happy and well cared for during lunchtime. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children.
• Able to ensure children are safe, happy and well cared for at lunchtime.
• Willing to follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime.
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing during lunch.
• Follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Skills

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Didsbury Road Primary School
Didsbury Rd
Stockport
SK4 3HB
Tel: [phone]

Midday Assistant
Scale 1 (£25,614 pro rata, actual salary £4440.95)
7 hours 30 mins per week, Part Time
12 noon 1:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd October 2026 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Applications are invited from pro-active and caring people wishing to join a dedicated team at this very popular and highly successful two form entry primary school.

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant who takes a pride in their work, is self-motivated and has the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision. Applicants should enjoy working with children and be able to ensure the children are safe, happy and well cared for over lunchtime.

Didsbury Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be required.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Supporting Documents

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Job Description

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