Midday Assistant

Little Leigh Primary School; Northwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Leigh Primary School is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to support lunchtime supervision and promote a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils. You will assist in the dining area and encourage positive play outdoors, working with a small, friendly team. The role supports inclusion, kindness and good behaviour during school lunchtimes.

Hours are 11:45am to 1:15pm on agreed days. The post involves two permanent shifts shared across the week, term-time only, with DBS disclosure and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure lunchtimes are safe, happy and enjoyable for all children.
• Promote kindness, inclusion and good behaviour during lunchtimes.
• Support dining area supervision and outdoor play as part of the team.

Skills

Caring

Approachable

Team player

Communication

Reliability

Patience

Safeguarding

Job description

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

We'd love to hear from you!

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.