Midday Assistant
Alexandra Park Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 9RF19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 4pm
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £2,821.00 Annually (Actual) £12.65 per Hour
Midday Assistant job summary
Alexandra Park is a fully inclusive two-form entry primary school with 463 pupils on roll. We have a dedicated staff and an excellent reputation in our local area. We are all working hard to continue to develop our thriving community school.
About the Role
The Governors of Alexandra Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated Midday Assistant to support our school lunchtime operation.
The role will include:
- supporting children with hygiene in preparation for their lunch
- supervising children whilst they eat their dinner
- supervising and interacting with children on the playground
- managing a class during wet playtimes in their classroom.
About You
The successful candidates will work with a dedicated team of colleagues, enjoy working with children, have good communication skills and be flexible and motivated. Every candidate will need to understand our School values of Care, Aspire and Achieve, as they will need to demonstrate these at the interview and throughout their time in the role.
The role will include:
- supporting children with hygiene in preparation for their lunch
- supervising children whilst they eat their dinner
- supervising and interacting with children on the playground
- managing a class during wet playtimes in their classroom.
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Why Join Us?
At Alexandra Park Primary School, we can offer:
- A dedicated and supportive team
- Enthusiastic and motivated children
- An attractive environment for learning
- A happy, friendly school.
A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague
We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.
We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:
- A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
- High expectations for all learners and staff
- A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
- Tailored CPD and coaching
- Trust-wide networks and learning communities
- Leadership development pathways
- Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
How to Apply
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference and identity verification
- Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alexandra Park Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 460 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alexandra Park Primary School website
School location
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