Midday Assistant

St Hugh's RC Primary; Trafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Hugh’s Catholic Primary School in Timperley is seeking a Midday Assistant to join us as soon as possible. The role involves supervising children at lunchtimes, escorting them to the dining hall, helping them with meals and encouraging good table manners.

The post is part-time (1.25 hours per day) for 39 weeks of the school year. The successful candidate will promote safe, positive behaviour, support playground activities, and assist with basic first aid.

Qualifications

• Supervise lunchtime supervision of children.
• Escort children to the dining hall and supervise meals.
• Encourage good table manners.
• Assist with basic playground activities and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime supervision of children.
• Escort children to the dining room and supervise meals.
• Encourage good table manners and positive behaviour.
• Help organise playground games and outdoor activities.

Skills

Lunch supervision

Child assistance

Behaviour support

Education

First Aid Training

Job description

ST HUGH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Park Road
Timperley
WA15 6TQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.sthughstimperley.org

MIDDAY ASSISTANT - Required as soon as possible
Scale 1 SCP 3 £24795
Actual annual gross salary: £3623
Hours of work: 1.25 hours per day, 39 weeks only.
We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our happy and friendly school.

The role requires the supervision of children at lunchtime. You would help children, escorting them to the dining room, encouraging young children to eat their food, assisting with the development of good table manners and helping to organise
playground games.

The successful candidate will:
Enjoy organising playground games to ensure children’s
lunchtime experience is a happy one
Have a positive approach to behaviour management and
are determined to ensure lunchtimes remain a safe and
positive experience for all children
Have qualification or interest in First Aid Training

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 successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing Date - Monday 24 August 2026 at 12 Noon