Midday Assistant

Cheshire Schools; Willaston; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Career development and training

Inclusive working environment

Make a difference to young people

Job summary

Willaston Primary Academy in Nantwich, Cheshire East, is seeking a Midday Assistant to support pupils during lunch, working 11:45am to 1:15pm, 7.5 hours per day, 38 weeks per year (term time). This permanent, part-time role sits on Grade 3, with a full-time equivalent of £25,614; the actual salary for 7.5 hours per week is £4,366 per annum.

The successful candidate will help keep pupils safe during lunch and uphold safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will ensure the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period, with attention to pupil ages, disability and behaviour.

Job description

Grade 3 (£25,614 - £26,016) Actual Salary £4,366

Willaston Primary Academy, Derwent Close, Willaston,

Closing on 13/11/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

7.5 hours per day. 38 weeks per year (term time).

Position(s) Available: Midday Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 Scale Point 3 - £25,614 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT

Actual salary for 7.5 Hours per week is £4,366 per annum

Employer: Willaston Primary Academy (Chancery Multi Academy Trust)

Location: Nantwich, Cheshire East

Contract Terms

• 1 x Midday Assistant Grade 3 - 7.5 hours starting as soon as possible.

The post is a permanent contract for a 38-week period (term time). Working hours will be during school opening hours of 11:45am - 1:15pm.

Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026 at 12pm Noon

Shortlisting date: Monday 16th November 2026

Interview day: Thursday 19th November 2026 am

Willaston Primary Academy is dedicated to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. We recognise that diversity in all its forms enriches our community and strengthens our mission to provide high-quality education for all. As such, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented & ethnic minority communities. We believe that our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also critical to achieving our vision of excellence

The successful candidate will ensure the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period. Taking int account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• A supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At Willaston Primary Academy, we take safeguarding our children extremely seriously. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references.