Midday Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Bank Infant School in Reading is seeking a positive, enthusiastic person to join our lunchtime team for a temporary maternity cover role. The post is part-time, Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 13:20, until December 2026 with a possible extension.

Duties: assisting children during meals and outdoor play, ensuring safety and order in the playground. Training is provided; experience with children is welcome but not essential, as a positive approach, patience and good humour are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children is preferred, though not essential; a positive approach, patience and good humour are valued.
• Initial and on-going training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Our lunchtime staff support and supervise children during meals and outdoor play in the playground, ensuring safety and smooth daily routine.

Job description

Are you looking for a part-time role in a happy and supportive environment?

Willow Bank Infant School is looking for a positive and enthusiastic person to join our lunchtime team for a temporary maternity cover role to work Monday - Friday from 12pm - 1:20pm. The role is needed until December 2026 with a possibility of being extended depending on circumstances.

Our lunchtime staff play a vital role, at a busy time of the school day, supporting and supervising our children whilst they have their meals and during outside play in the playground.

Experience in working with children is preferred although not essential; more important is a positive approach, patience and good humour. Initial and on-going training is provided.