Midday Assistant

Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9PH

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,419.00 - £4,489.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 3 - SCP 4 to 5

Midday Assistant job summary

To work as part of a team, under the direction of the Midday Supervisor, to ensure the supervision

of pupils throughout the lunch period. To ensure the children’s safety during the lunch period and

that their behaviour is in line with our behaviour policy. To be aware of, and comply with, policies

and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data

protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. To perform any additional particular

duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher. To promote the vision, aims and values of

the school.

Main responsibilities

Ensure pupils are enjoying their lunch break.

Involve pupils in outside/inside activities.

Assist in the dining area and encourage pupils to eat their chosen meal or packed lunch.

Activities

To understand and comply with the school’s policies and procedures.

To understand and comply with Health and Safety regulations, ensure that any hazards, near

miss incidents and accidents are reported appropriately.

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe environment where children can

enjoy their play activities.

To assist in maintaining discipline by dealing with minor matters and reporting serious

incidents to a member of the Senior Leadership Team in line with the school’s policies and

procedures.

To be responsible for a group of pupils throughout the lunch period.

To encourage good eating practices, e.g. assisting pupils by cutting up food for younger age

groups.

To deal with minor incidents e.g. food spillages on floors and children, sickness and younger

pupils’ accidents with toileting.

To maintain site security and approach visitors entering school premises.

Professional responsibilities

Communicate with colleagues and co-operate and work as a member of a team.

Attend any CPD deemed necessary for your personal development.

To maintain confidentiality at all times and share information on a need-to-know basis in

line with school procedures.

To have a flexible approach to roles and responsibilities within the team.

To act sensitively and calmly with children at all times in line with our behaviour policy.

To demonstrate sensitivity and tact in all situations

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowside-community-primary-and-nursery-school-warrington

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