Midday Assistant x2 Positions

Victorious Academies; Dukinfield; Remote; GBP 3,200 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Victorious Academies Trust is seeking two Midday Assistants for Yew Tree Primary School in Dukinfield, Cheshire. The role is fixed-term, term-time only, starting November 2026, until 31 August 2027, with 6.15 hours per week and a Grade A point 3 salary (£3,805 actual paid).

You will supervise lunch, playground and classroom activities, build positive relationships, and assist with first aid and safeguarding in a caring, inclusive way.

Qualifications

• Available for term-time hours over lunch period
• Enthusiastic about encouraging healthy lifestyles in children
• Positive role model with a caring, inclusive approach

Responsibilities

• Supervise the children in the dinner hall, playground and classrooms during wet weather
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils
• Engage children in a range of play activities
• Administer basic first aid and report accidents through health & safety procedures

Skills

Supervise lunch & play

First aid basics

Positive relationship building

Inclusive approach

Job description

# Midday Assistant x2 PositionsEmployer: Yew Tree PrimaryLocation: Dukinfield, CheshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: Fixed Term - 31.08.2027Salary: Grade A Point 3 - £3,805 Actual Paid SalaryPosted: 16th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1580047* Share :* PrintThe Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint 2 Midday Assistants at Yew Tree Primary School.Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.**Details about the role:****To start November 2026****Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2027****Term Time Only****Hours per week: 6.15****Grade A point 3 - Actual Paid Salary: £3,805****If you are:**Available for term-time, working over the school lunch periodEnthusiastic about encouraging healthy lifestyles in childrenKeen to have a positive influence on young peopleA role model with a caring, inclusive approach**Key responsibilities**Supervise the children in the dinner hall, playground and classrooms during wet weatherBe able to develop and maintain positive relationshipsEnjoy engaging children in a range of play activitiesTo administer basic first aid and deal with sickness, in accordance with training provided. Report and record accidents as required through the associated health & safety proceduresHave a positive approach to behaviour management and help to ensure lunchtimes remain a safe and positive experience for all childrenFor more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.**The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:****• Applications close on Friday 30th October at 9am****• Interviews will take place on Friday 6th November 2026**If you have any queries regarding the role please contact Nina Ginko-Kennedy.***Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.*****Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a threemonth probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a thirdparty social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.** When applying for roles with our Trust, we strongly recommend that you only use reputable and authorised recruitment platforms. To ensure that you are viewing genuine vacancies and submitting your application securely, please apply through one of the following official channels:DfE Teaching VacanciesGreater JobsEteachPlease be aware that vacancies advertised via unauthorised third-party services may not be legitimate, accurate, or endorsed by Victorious Academies Trust. We cannot guarantee or take responsibility for the security of your personal information submitted through platforms not affiliated with our Trust.If you come across a Victorious Academies Trust vacancy elsewhere and are unsure whether it is genuine, we recommend checking that it is also listed on Eteach before submitting an application.### AttachmentsRecruitment Privacy PolicySafer Recruitment PolicyTrust Recruitment Information Pack 2026MIDDAY JD & PS### Safeguarding Statement:We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process.We do not accept CV’s, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964.Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.