Midday Assistant - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 6,900; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is seeking a motivated Midday Assistant to join the lunchtime team. The role runs daily from 11:40 to 13:20 during term time, with no job share and training provided.

Responsibilities include supervising children in the dining hall and playground, assisting with meals, and light cleaning duties. DBS clearance will be required and applicants should be available for the 28 September 2026 closing date and 1 October 2026 interview.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children both in the dining hall and the playground during the lunch time period.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils whilst they are eating.
• Support the general supervision of pupils to and from dining hall and other designated areas.
• Supervise pupils in the playground and undertake appropriate playground activities.
• Carry out some general cleaning duties in the hall such as wiping tables and brushing the floor

Job description

Midday Assistant - Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

About Us

We are looking to appoint a motivated and caring Mid-day Assistant to join our dedicated lunchtime team.

Monday to Friday 11:40 to 13:20. Please be aware that holidays / days off will not be permitted during term time. This post is not available for job share.

The Role

The position requires the applicant to:

• Supervise children both in the dining hall and the playground during the lunch time period.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils whilst they are eating.
• Support the general supervision of pupils to and from dining hall and other designated areas.
• Supervise pupils in the playground and undertake appropriate playground activities.
• Carry out some general cleaning duties in the hall such as wiping tables and brushing the floor

Some light lifting is required to set up and put tables away at the end of the session.

No previous experience is required as training will be given. We are a friendly and highly motivated school and if you are interested in joining our team.

Safeguarding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DSB clearance will be required. Further details can be found at the DBS website . Warrington Borough Council as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.

Key Dates / Further Information

Closing Date: 28 September 2026 at 12 noon.
Interview date: 01 October 2026.

Please be advised that only candidates that have been shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 29 September 2026, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted but we would sincerely like to thank you for your application.

Salary Grade 3 (SCP 4 to SCP 5) £5,024.94 actual salary – 39 weeks

28 September 2026

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Location

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Bewsey & Whitecross, WA5 1NS.