Midday Assistant - Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Midday Assistant to support children during the lunch period at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Warrington. Responsibilities include supervising dining and playground areas, assisting with meals, and ensuring children's safety. Candidates should have experience in childcare and knowledge of first aid. This role offers 7.5 hours of work each week during term time, with a competitive rate of pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children.
• Knowledge of first aid is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime and outdoor play.
• Assist children with meals when necessary.
• Manage children's behavior according to school policy.

Skills

Supervision

First Aid knowledge

Communication

Job description

Midday Assistant - Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

The role

Midday Assistants are responsible for helping with the care and supervision of children in school during the midday period between morning and afternoon sessions. The work will be carried out in the dining area (school hall), the classrooms, the playground and field and in areas throughout the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Dining Area
• Setting out tables and chairs
• Control of children queuing to collect their food (including control of noise using systems agreed)
• Supervise handwashing, if required
• Supervision and control of table behaviour and assisting children where necessary eg cutting up food, opening packets etc
• Supervising the return of dirty dishes and collection of left dishes
• Wiping chairs and tables
• Putting away tables and chairs

Playground and other areas

• Care and supervision of children in playgrounds and other parts of the school, including toilets
• Disciplining children following the school behaviour policy
• During indoor lunchtimes, encouraging children to participate in appropriate activities by initiating, leading and participating in activities
• Encourage the children to line up sensibly and quietly and the end of of breaktime

First Aid

• To be responsible for reporting all accidents, informing teachers as appropriate and completing pupil accident forms
• To deal with simple cases of first aid and report serious cases to the school first aiders

General

• To respect confidentiality at all times
• To attend relevant training and half termly meetings with the headteacher
• To alert the headteacher of any concerns regarding individuals or groups of children

Application by CES Application Form only which is available on the school website

Application Forms can be return either by post or sent via email to [e-mail]

Key dates

Interviews: Friday 3 October 2025

Key Info

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 11:45 to 13:15pm (term time only) 7.5 hours per week

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Wash Lane, Latchford, Warrington WA4 1JD