Midday Assistant

St Paul's CE Primary (Brinnington); Stockport; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s CE Primary School in Stockport is seeking a Midday Assistant to join our team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11.45 am – 1.30 pm, term time only, with an ASAP start date. The post is permanent and includes an annual salary of £5,181.11.

Applicants will be required to undergo standard safeguarding checks and DBS online verification. The successful candidate will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, support lunchtime activities, and work as part of a team to ensure a safe

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children would be an advantage.
• Duties include supervision of children in the dining hall and elsewhere, eating lunch and supervision in the playground to encourage interactive and positive play so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
• Applicants should be able to work as part of a team.
• The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check, an On-line check and fit for work check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall during lunchtime.
• Supervise in the playground to encourage interactive and positive play.
• Help ensure lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
• Work as part of a team to support school lunchtime operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Job description

St Paul’s CE Primary School
Brinnington Rise, Stockport SK5 8AA
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Midday Assistant
Scale 1, £5,181.11 actual salary
11.45 - 1.30pm Monday Friday
Term time only
Contract Type : Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 18th September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Governing Board of St Paul’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant. Our midday staff are all valued members of our school staff and play a vital role in securing the well‑being and safety of our pupils during lunchtime.

Duties include supervision of children in the dining hall and elsewhere, eating lunch and supervision in the playground to encourage interactive and positive play so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.

Applicants should be able to work as part of a team. Experience of working with children would be an advantage.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check, an On‑line check and fit for work check.

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