Midday Assistant

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentwood School in Sale is seeking a Midday Assistant to supervise students during lunch breaks and assist with daily routines in a busy, supportive environment. This part-time role runs 11.30am–1.30pm, term-time only, with an actual salary shown below and a positive team ethos.

The post requires reliability and the ability to work calmly with pupils and staff in a dynamic setting, contributing to wellbeing and smooth lunchtime operation across the school day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch time.
• Support students with routines and personal care as needed.

Job description

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Cherry Lane, Sale M33 4GY
Head Teacher – Ian Hardman
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.brentwoodhighschool.co.uk

MIDDAY ASSISTANT
Band 2 point 4-5 £26,016-£26,427
10 Hours per week, term time only
Actual salary £6,015 - £6,110
11.30am – 1.30pm

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to our building opened in September 2025.
Due to the continuing growth of this highly successful school and college, we are looking for Midday Assistants to supervise students during lunch time, supported by school staff.

The successful candidate will be approachable and organised with the ability to work well as a self-motivated and committed member of the team and have good overall knowledge and experience of high standards of cleaning and personal care.

'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.' (School Wellbeing Support Advisor)

This role will involve working in regulated activity with children and adults.
Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Please note that skilled worker visas cannot be supported by Brentwood

Application forms and job description are available from the school website
Closing Date - Friday 2 October 2026 12 noon