Midday Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Horse Hill Junior School in Parkgate seeks a Midday Assistant for the lunchtime team. You will help provide a safe, enjoyable lunchtime for pupils, organise games and activities, and support positive behaviour under safeguarding guidelines.

Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; references and occupational health checks may be requested. The start date is 9 November 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health checks

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive lunchtime experience for pupils
• Organise games and activities
• Promote positive relationships between pupils
• Support good behaviour
• Manage and record incidents
• Administer first aid where necessary

Skills

Child relations

Caring

Reliable

Job description

Midday Assistant post in the lunchtime team at Black Horse Hill Junior School, a primary school. The work centres on running a safe, positive lunchtime for pupils, with games and activities, behaviour support, incident recording and first aid when needed. The role suits someone who relates well to both children and staff, in a setting where safeguarding is central. Enhanced DBS and right to work are required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 9 November 2026.

What the job involves

• Provide a positive lunchtime experience for pupils
• Organise games and activities
• Promote positive relationships between pupils
• Support good behaviour
• Manage and record incidents
• Administer first aid where necessary

Skills & knowledge

• Relates well to children and staff
• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health checks

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to making lunchtimes safe and enjoyable