Midday Assistant 7.5 Hours Per Week - Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadowside Primary & Nursery School in Warrington is seeking a committed midday assistant to join our team during lunch time. You will engage with, support, and supervise pupils while they eat, and help move them to and from the dining hall and other areas. You will also supervise playtime and perform light cleaning duties in the hall.

The role starts as soon as possible. The Challenge Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and safeguarding requirements (DBS) apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of pupils during lunch
• Support supervision of pupils to and from dining hall and designated areas
• Supervise pupils in the playground and undertake appropriate playground activities
• Carry out general cleaning duties in the hall (e.g., wiping tables, brushing floors)

Job description

Midday Assistant 7.5 Hours Per Week - Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

The Role

The Governors at Meadowside Primary & Nursery School wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed midday assistant.

We are looking for someone to join our team who can engage, empathise with and support our children during their lunch time. You will be required:

• to assist with the supervision of pupils whilst they are eating.
• to support the general supervision of pupils to and from dining hall and other designated areas.
• to supervise pupils in the playground and undertake appropriate playground activities.
• to carry out some general cleaning duties in the hall such as wiping tables and brushing the floor

Advice, guidance, and training on working with children will be given. Meadowside is a happy, thriving school with high standards and a hardworking team of practitioners. Applicants should be supportive of the school’s ethos and team approach.

Required to start as soon as possible, The Challenge Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. Meadowside Primary & Nursery 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 appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found onthe DBS website

Key Dates

Interviews:w/c 28th September 2026

Start Date:As soon as possible

Key Information

Salary:Grade 3 (SCP 4 to SCP 5) pro-rata

Contract Type:Permanent, part-time (7.5 hours)