Midday Assistant

Shavington Primary School; Crewe; On-site; GBP 4,300 - 5,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Employee support

Job summary

Shavington Primary School is seeking a friendly Midday Assistant to supervise pupils at lunchtimes and in outdoor play areas, help set up and clear away in the dining hall, and promote safe, inclusive play. You’ll work closely with staff to keep lunchtimes running smoothly.

This rewarding role supports a vibrant school community with term-time hours and a positive, reliable presence during the midday break.

Qualifications

• Lunchtime supervision of pupils in the dining hall and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with setting up and clearing away in the dining hall.
• Promote safe, inclusive play and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime.
• Oversee and encourage safe play with all children.
• Be assigned a specific outdoor play space or dining hall duty.
• Work closely with staff to ensure smooth lunchtime operations.
• Be a positive role model for pupils.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Play area supervision

Safety & inclusion

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s lives every day? Shavington Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are proud of our exceptional outdoor play environment: large open spaces where all children play together, from football and imaginative games to our ninja-warrior-style course and giant sandpit. It’s a vibrant, energetic setting where play really matters — and where you can make a genuine difference every day.

As a Midday Assistant, you will:

• Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and across our exciting outdoor play areas
• Help set up and clear away in the dinner hall
• Oversee and encourage safe and positive play, making sure all children are included
• Be assigned a specific outdoor play space (such as the tree climbing area or sandpit) or work in the dining hall
• Work closely with our staff team to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime
• Be a positive role model for our children

We are looking for team players who are:

• Friendly, energetic, and approachable
• Able to use their initiative and respond flexibly
• Passionate about helping children enjoy their school experience

This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, helping children enjoy one of the best parts of their day.

Shavington Primary School is part of The Learning Partnership Trust, formed in September 2023. At The Learning Partnership, we believe that there are three core facets of our mission -ambition, inclusion and opportunity. We are striving to build a community of the strongest people, inspiring a passion for education that galvanises these people to maximise their abilities, which supports all pupils to perform at their best.

The trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic people priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer that includes:

• Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets
• Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
• Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
• Flexible working offered as a day 1 right of employment
• Free parking
• Access to high quality CPD and secondment opportunities

Hours: 8 hours and 45 mins a week, Monday to Friday (11.35am to 1.20pm)

Weeks: 38 (term time only)

Actual salary: £5092

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 19th October 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email [e-mail] or call 01270 661527.

Please note Shavington Primary School reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, if suitable applications are received.

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

The Trust is 'happy to talk flexible working'. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.