Midday Assistant

Banks Lane Junior School; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Banks Lane Junior School is seeking a Midday Assistant to join our dedicated lunchtime team. You will supervise children, help maintain a tidy dining area and support play during lunch breaks. The role is term-time only, 5.25 hours per week, with permanent, part-time employment.

Applicants should enjoy working with children, have good communication skills and be flexible and motivated. The position includes safeguarding responsibilities and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• Be flexible and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s play during lunchtime.
• Keep the dining hall clean and tidy.
• Supervise the children during lunchtime.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Banks Lane Junior School
Hempshaw Lane
Offerton
Stockport
SK1 4PR
[e-mail]

Job Title: Midday Assistant
Salary: Scale 1 point 3 £3,107 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 5.25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 28th September
Start Date: asap

The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to work with a dedicated and friendly team of colleagues. The successful candidate must enjoy working with children, have good communication skills and be flexible and motivated.

Hours will be 5.25 per week over 5 days, term time only

You will be responsible for

• Supporting children’s play during lunchtime;
• Keeping the dining hall clean and tidy;
• Supervising the children during lunchtime.

We will offer:

• a dedicated and supportive team;
• enthusiastic and motivated children;
• an attractive environment for learning;
• a happy, friendly school.

Banks Lane Juniors is a fully inclusive three form entry junior school with nearly 360 pupils on roll. We have a dedicated staff and an excellent reputation in our local area. We are all working hard to continue to develop our thriving community school.

This school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates should note that any offer of employment made will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances to include two references and Enhanced Disclosure Procedures, a Children’s Barred List check, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Closing date: Tuesday 15th September at 10.00 am

Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026

Start date: asap

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

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