Midday Assistant
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9PHThis job expired on 25 September 2026 – see similar jobs
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
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.
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
School location
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