Midday Assistant

Cheshire Schools; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Leigh Primary School is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to ensure lunchtimes are safe, happy and enjoyable for all children. You will support the dining area and encourage positive play during term-time hours.

The role reports to the Headteacher, with two posts sharing seven shifts per week. Flexible across days, starting November 2026, with enhanced DBS disclosure required.

Qualifications

• Caring, approachable and enjoys working with children.
• Create a safe, welcoming lunchtime environment.
• Encourage positive play, kindness and good behaviour.
• Reliable, patient and attentive to children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtimes in the dining area and supervise children.
• Promote inclusion, kindness and good behaviour during lunch and play.
• Encourage safe, enjoyable outdoor play and ensure a calm environment.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Safeguarding

Reliable

Job description

Salary: Grade 2 - SCP 3 £25,614 (FTE). Hourly rate £13.28

Little Leigh Primary School

Closing on 09/11/2026 at 09:0

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

Various hours per week. Permanent - two posts sharing seven shifts per week, with flexibility over the number of shifts/days allocated to each post, term time only..

Role: Midday Assistant Role

Salary: Grade 2 - SCP 3 £25,614 (FTE). Hourly rate £13.28

Contract type: Permanent - two posts sharing seven shifts per week, with flexibility over the number of shifts/days allocated to each post, term time only.

Reporting to: Headteacher

Start date: November 2026

About Us

Little Leigh Primary School is a small, friendly village school in the heart of Cheshire, with a strong sense of community and a commitment to ensuring every child feels known, valued and supported.

As a single-form entry school with small class sizes, we offer a nurturing environment where our dedicated and passionate team delivers a child-centred education that inspires curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. We encourage every child to develop confidence, resilience and kindness, with positive relationships at the heart of school life.

Outdoor learning is an important part of our approach. We make the most of our beautiful surroundings to enrich the curriculum, promote wellbeing and help children connect with the world around them.

Joining our school means becoming part of a team committed to making a positive difference to our pupils, our village and the wider community.

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly village school. You will help ensure lunchtimes are safe, happy and enjoyable for all children, supporting them in the dining area and encouraging positive play outdoors.

Working alongside our team, you will promote kindness, inclusion and good behaviour, helping every child feel valued and supported. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to their school day.

Working hours are 11.45am to 1.15pm on agreed working days.

Your Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• Is caring, approachable and enjoys working with children.
• Can help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Encourages positive play, kindness and good behaviour.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly with children and colleagues.
• Is reliable, patient and attentive to children's needs.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact the Headteacher on 01270 360035 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.