Midday Assistant

New Bewerley; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

New Bewerley Community School in Leeds is seeking a Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime team. You will supervise children in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring a safe and caring environment and promoting play.

The role is term-time only with a permanent contract, paying £12.26 per hour pro rata. You will work as part of a caring team, contributing to the school’s values and developing relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Creativity to inspire games and friendships.
• Caring and positive nature in all interactions.
• Effective communication with a wide range of people.
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour.
• Promotes school values and community relationships.
• Works well in a team and independently.
• High expectations of themselves and children.
• Confident, supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall.
• Supervise children in the playground.
• Ensure a safe and caring environment.
• Promote play and positive interactions.

Skills

Creativity

Caring nature

Communication

Behaviour standards

Community engagement

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Relationship building

Playful approach

Job description

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We are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime team. Duties will include supervising children in the dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe and caring environment and promoting play.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be creative and able to inspire friendships and games with groups
• Have a caring and positive nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be committed to high standards of behaviour
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player.
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

Salary & Benefits

Pay scale: A1.2

Hourly Rate: £12.26 per hour (pro rata and TTO)

Contract type: Permanent

Term time only working (plus 1 day) Minimum 7.5 hours per week

Location

New Bewerley Community School
Bismarck Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 6TB

Closing Date:Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as possible

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.