13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Term time, part time: Flexible – between 11.15 – 13.15 (term time only)

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

£13.28 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a committed and caring ‘bank’ lunchtime assistant to join our outstanding staff team. The job would be to cover between the hours of 11.15 and 13.15, Monday to Friday for when we have planned and sometimes unplanned employment absences. The successful applicant might be required to help serve food to our reception children and then help clear the hall. They could also work with any of our children from Reception to Year 6 supporting lunchtime and playtime. They must share our aspiration of ‘growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness’ for every child in our care.

If you were to make a successful application, we would invite you to shadow some of our more experienced staff to show you how to complete your role. You would be required to undertake safeguarding training and be subject to DBS and satisfactory references.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out the main duties outlined in the separate job description. Furthermore, we wish to appoint someone who:

  • Is an excellent team worker.
  • Is passionate about working with children of all ages and supporting them to achieve independence.
  • Can build positive relationships and relate well to a wide range of children and adults.
  • Can support our values of respect, kindness, courage, creativity and love and is sympathetic to our Christian foundation.

What the school offers its staff

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated ‘Good’ with outstanding behaviour by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child. This year the school will expand its buildings as part of a multi-million-pound STEAM learning project funded by the James Dyson Foundation.

We can offer you:

  • A friendly, collaborative environment where all professionals work as a team.
  • Flexible working.
  • The chance to work with some wonderful children.
  • The opportunity to see if school is a place you would like to work.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01666823514

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team, we strive to make learning both stimulating and enjoyable, ensuring every child experiences an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful educational journey. The SLT are committed to maintaining work-life balance and supporting the well-being of all staff.

Arranging a visit to Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.

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