Midday Assistant

Laurus Trust; Stockport; Remote; GBP 2,600 - 3,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Job summary

Hazel Grove Primary School in Stockport is seeking a Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and playground. You will encourage positive behaviour and support a safe, engaging lunchtime experience.

This permanent, part-time role offers 5 hours per week during term time only, with no holiday work required. The Laurus Trust values flexible arrangements and aims to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in dining hall and outdoor play areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a welcoming lunchtime environment.

Job description

# Midday AssistantEmployer: Hazel Grove Primary SchoolLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £13.51 per hourPosted: 16th October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 7th December 2026Job ID: 1580029Job Reference: LT002149* Share :* Print**Are you passionate about supporting children and creating a safe, positive environment where they can thrive?**We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring pupils enjoy a safe, engaging and enjoyable lunchtime experience.As a Midday Assistant, you will supervise pupils during lunch in both the dining hall and outdoor play areas, encouraging positive behaviour, supporting play activities and helping to maintain a welcoming environment for all children. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure pupils' wellbeing, safety and happiness throughout the lunchtime period.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **5 hours per week Term Time Only basis**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.**Job Purpose*** To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.**Key Skills & Experience*** Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.* Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.Disability Confident Employer*We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### AttachmentsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyPrivacy Notice - Trust WorkforceSafeguarding PolicyTrust Data Protection PolicyMidday Assistant JD & PS v 1.4 JD0024### Safeguarding Statement:Hazel Grove Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.