Midday Assistant

St Chadís C of E Primary & Nursery School; Winsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up-to-date training

Supportive and friendly parents

Experienced leadership team

Positive environment

Well-being of staff

Job summary

St Chad’s C of E Primary School in Winsford invites applications for a Midday Assistant (Grade 2). The role is temporary until 31 August 2027, term-time only, 6.25 hours per week, 11:45am–1:00pm, Monday to Friday. DBS Enhanced required, salary details provided.

The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual and able to work with children, supporting lunchtime activities and ensuring safety and positive interactions among pupils.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• supporting our children with their individual needs during their lunchtime break, in the dinner hall
• Engaging the children in games on the playground
• Ensure the safety of the children during the lunchtime period, considering the children’s ages and behaviour.
• Helping the children to interact with each other in a positive and friendly manner
• Setting up the dinner hall, including putting tables up and moving chairs.
• Cleaning the dinner hall and tables at the end of the dinner session and moving the tables and chairs back into the storage cupboard.
• Complete any relevant training for the role

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

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Employer:St Chad’s C of E Primary School

Salary:Grade 2, Actual Salary of £3523 FTE £24796 Hourly rate £12.85

Location:St Chad's C of E Primary School

Contract:Temporary until 31st August 2027

Working Pattern:Term Time only

Hours:6.25 hours per week – 11.45am – 1pm Monday - Friday

DBS Check:Enhanced

Closing Date:Thursday 20th August 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 24th August 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 26th August 2026

St Chad’s is a growing thriving family, working together to provide a fantastic school for our community. We are located in Winsford and are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils. Following the retirement of a long-standing member of our team the governors and staff are seeking to appoint a proactive, highly motivated, hardworking Midday Assistant to become a key part of our vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This position involves:

• supporting our children with their individual needs during their lunchtime break, in the dinner hall
• Engaging the children in games on the playground
• Ensure the safety of the children during the lunchtime period, considering the children’s ages and behaviour.
• Helping the children to interact with each other in a positive and friendly manner
• Setting up the dinner hall, including putting tables up and moving chairs.
• Cleaning the dinner hall and tables at the end of the dinner session and moving the tables and chairs back into the storage cupboard.
• Complete any relevant training for the role

The successful candidate will be a person who loves working with children and wants the best for them and has the ability to work as part of a team and who wants to be the best at what they do.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.
• Up to date training.
• Supportive and friendly parents.
• An experienced and passionate leadership team.
• A positive and encouraging environment.
• Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.
• Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.

For more information about the school, please visit our website https://www.stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk/ and see our Facebook page.

St Chad’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedure. Appointment is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which will include References (which will be taken up prior to interview), Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration with regard to the Disqualification by Association Regulations.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Mrs H Young, School Business Manager, at [e-mail].