Midday Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stockport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Professional learning access

Flexible term-time working

Job-sharing

Compressed hours

Job summary

Hazel Grove Primary School, part of the Laurus Trust, is seeking a Midday Assistant on a term-time only contract for five hours per week. The role involves supervising pupils at lunch in the dining hall and on the playground, encouraging good behaviour and supporting play to keep lunchtimes safe and welcoming.

There is no visa sponsorship available. The post starts on 7 December 2026 and offers a flexible approach within term-time, including potential job-sharing and compressed hours where

Qualifications

• Full application form submitted, as CVs are not accepted.
• Experience working in a school environment is desirable.
• Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining area.
• Supervise pupils during playground activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour among pupils.
• Support play activities at lunchtime.
• Help maintain a welcoming environment for all children.
• Work with colleagues to protect pupils' wellbeing, safety and happiness through lunchtime.

Skills

Experience working in a school

Prior experience in a similar role

Job description

Midday Assistant post at Hazel Grove Primary School, part of the Laurus Trust, on a term-time only contract of five hours a week. The work is supervising pupils at lunch in the dining hall and outdoor play areas, encouraging good behaviour and supporting play while keeping lunchtimes safe and welcoming. Term-time working means no holiday work unless the contract requires it. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 7 December 2026.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining area
• Supervise pupils during playground activities
• Encourage positive behaviour among pupils
• Support play activities at lunchtime
• Help maintain a welcoming environment for all children
• Work with colleagues to protect pupils' wellbeing, safety and happiness through lunchtime

What’s required

Other

• Full application form submitted, as CVs are not accepted

Nice to have

• Experience working in a school environment
• Prior experience in a similar role

What’s offered

• Wide range of employee benefits, set out on the Trust careers page
• Access to further professional learning
• Flexible working where feasible, including term-time working, job-sharing and compressed hours