Midday Assistants

Greenside Primary - Victorious Academies Trust; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 7,700; Full time

Job summary

Greenside Primary School is seeking 3 willing, enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistants to supervise, help and play with pupils during lunchtime across the playground, classroom and dining areas.

The role is casual, with a daily rate of pay at Grade A Point 3. The school welcomes candidates who have a kind, patient approach and are friendly but firm with pupils.

Closing date is 7 October 2026; interviews 12 October; proposed start 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children is desirable.
• Kind, caring and patient approach; friendly but firm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime activities and assist pupils.
• Ensure safety and conduct during lunch in playground, classroom and dining areas.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring and patient

Job description

Greenside Primary School are seeking to appoint 3 willing, enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant to supervise, help and play with pupils during the lunchtime break in the playground, classroom and dining areas of the school.

You should have a kind, caring and patient approach to the pupils and be friendly but firm.

Previous experience of working with children is desirable

Role information

• 3 Positions Available
• Casual Contract
• Daily Rate of Pay - Grade A Point 3
• Closing Date - Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 9am
• Interview Dates: Monday 12th October 2026
• Proposed Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

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.