Midday Assistant

St George's Primary School; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

St George's Primary School is seeking a reliable Midday Assistant to supervise and support children aged 3-11 during lunch, in the dining hall, playground and classroom.

The role requires empathy, good numeracy and literacy, teamwork and effective communication; you will promote safe, positive lunchtimes and contribute to our nurturing school ethos.

Qualifications

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Experience working with children in a school or related environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Good communication, administration, and organisational skills.
• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children.
• Understanding of children’s welfare needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and escorting children to dining and play areas
• Maintaining and demonstrating good standards of table manners and eating habits
• Helping prepare and serve refreshments, following health and safety guidelines
• Promoting good behaviour and handling conflicts or incidents in line with school behaviour policies
• Administering first aid, as appropriate
• Reporting & recording incidents, accidents, and any issues concerning discipline or safety on our School MIS and to the Senior Midday Supervisor, as appropriate.
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff to support children's welfare and safety.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Welfare knowledge

Job description

Required ASAP

Band B £3,760 - £3,845

Hours: 6.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 12.00pm - 1.15pm)

Term Time Only: 38 weeks per year.

As a Midday Assisant in St George's Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of St George’s Primary School mission statement of “Nurturing our community through opportunities, innovation and love”. We are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about our values and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

Your Role in St George's Primary School

We are looking to appoint a reliable, committed member of the Midday Assistant team to provide care, guidance and support for our children during lunch time.

The role involves supervising the welfare of children aged 3-11 in the dining hall, playground and classroom.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively and respond sensitively and confidently to the needs of the children. The post holder must be self-motivated, flexible and a good team player, who is dedicated to ensuring that lunch time at St George's Primary School is a pleasurable and safe experience for our children

As a Midday Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and escorting children to dining and play areas
• Maintaining and demonstrating good standards of table manners and eating habits
• Helping prepare and serve refreshments, following health and safety guidelines
• Promoting good behaviour and handling conflicts or incidents in line with school behaviour policies
• Administering first aid, as appropriate
• Reporting & recording incidents, accidents, and any issues concerning discipline or safety on our School MIS and to the Senior Midday Supervisor, as appropriate.
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff to support children's welfare and safety.

What You’ll Bring to St George’s Primary School:

• We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Midday Assistant with:
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Experience working with children in a school or related environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Good communication, administration, and organisational skills
• Empathetic, approachable, and positive attitude towards children
• Understanding of children’s welfare needs.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

• Professional Growth: A full induction and extensive CPD through The National College.
• Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support, Schools Advisory Service with extensive Wellbeing services including GP consultations, Nurse Support, Weight Management, Physiotherapy etc & My Happy Mind
• Comprehensive Benefits: Wirral Council LGPS pension schemes, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Sick pay for staff with continuous service, Specsavers Opticians Vouchers, access to Blue Light rewards, 15% off orders at BAKED
• Inclusive Culture: In our warm, community-focused school, we champion our diverse strengths and work as one team to create a vibrant space where staff truly thrive and find joy in their roles