Midday Assistant

Laurus Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Flexible working options

Job summary

Cheadle Hulme Primary School is seeking three Midday Assistants to supervise lunchtimes and playground activities in a friendly setting. The role focuses on creating a positive lunch experience and helping with basic first aid as required.

The positions are term-time only, 7.5 hours per week, with flexible arrangements where possible. This is a Laurus Trust school offering various employee benefits and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to supervise lunchtime and playground activities.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, welcoming dining and play area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch to ensure a safe, happy environment.
• Liaise with the school First Aider and administer basic First Aid when needed (e.g. plasters).
• Set up and clear lunch areas, maintain hygiene and tidiness in the dining and playground spaces.

Skills

Child supervision

First aid basics

Hygiene and cleanliness

Job description

# Midday AssistantEmployer: Cheadle Hulme Primary SchoolLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £13.51 per hourPosted: 9th November 2026Expires: 23rd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 5th January 2027Job ID: 1583353Job Reference: LT002097, 2100, 2096* Share :* Print**Do you love working with children and creating a fun, safe environment?****Cheadle Hulme Primary School**are looking for three caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistants to join their friendly team!Some responsibilities will include :* Creating a positive lunch experience - Supervise children during playtime and ensure a safe and happy environment, both in the dining area and during playground activities.* Administering limited First Aid - Liaise with school First Aider if there are any accidents during lunchtime and administering limited first aid e.g. plasters, where appropriate.* Maintaining a clean and welcoming space: Set-up and clear lunch areas, ensuring a tidy and hygienic environment.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **7.5 hours per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.To complete an application form please click ‘Fast Apply’. A full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.*Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyOfsted reportPrivacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicyMidday Assistant JD & PS v 1.4 JD0024### Safeguarding Statement:Cheadle Hulme Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.