Midday Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatley Primary School in Stockport is seeking a Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch breaks and support a calm, safe dining environment.

Reporting to the Lunchtime Co-ordinator and Headteacher, the role offers an opportunity to contribute to a caring school day, supervise games outdoors and indoors, assist with basic first aid, and help children develop good table manners and social-emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Efficient and self-motivated midday assistant.
• Flexible in approach with a caring attitude to children.
• Experience with children welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils during lunch breaks.
• Supervision of playgrounds and corridors in all weathers.
• Assist in development of good table manners and orderly dining.
• Provide basic first aid in minor incidents and support sickness procedures.
• Support children in social and emotional development with school leaders.

Skills

Lunch supervision

Flexible approach

Caring attitude

Job description

Hawthorn Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 4NB

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a efficient and self-motivated Midday Assistant.

To be responsible to the Lunchtime Co-ordinator under the overall authority of the Headteacher, for the supervision of pupils during the lunch break.

Candidates will be enthusiastic and, ideally, experienced (but not necessary) to join our happy team at Gatley Primary School.

They will need to be flexible in their approach and show a caring attitude to all our children.

They will be responsible for all the usual lunchtime duties (see below), be able to support children calmly with any challenges which may arise, helping the children to develop socially and emotionally by working with school leaders and children to create the best lunchtime provision possible for all.

Supervision / playing games with children in playgrounds or classrooms in wet weather.

To assist in the development of good table manners.

Ensure that children in the dining area are behaving in an orderly fashion by productive and fun engagement.

Supervision of corridor area, toilets etc.

To assist generally with occurrences arising until school recommences for the afternoon session i.e. basic first aid in accident cases, sickness etc.

What the school offers its staff Education Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, educating over 3500 pupils from age 2 to 16 in the Greater Manchester area.

We are very proud of our inclusive ethos to Collaborate, Education Learning Trust.

Registered address: Hawthorn Road, Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4NB. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 09142319) 2026 Recruitment Advert Empower and Achieve and provide over 490 employees with an inspiring and innovative place to work, with exceptional training and development opportunities.

As a valued member of our Trust, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package.

This includes a highly competitive salary, a respected and generous pension scheme, and outstanding opportunities for career progression and professional development.

We are also committed to supporting your health and wellbeing, offering access to our awardwinning employee assistance programme and a wide range of employee benefits and discounts.

Commitment to safeguarding ELT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices.

This is in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and vetting checks.

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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