Midday Assistant and Playworker

St Nicholas Catholic Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 5XF

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614 per annum pro-rata (£4,341 actual salary)

Midday Assistant and Playworker job summary

Midday Assistant & Playworker

St Nicholas Catholic Academy

Could you make lunchtime the highlight of a child's day?

At St Nicholas Catholic Academy, we believe every moment of the school day provides an opportunity for children to feel safe, valued and inspired. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant & Playworker to join our dedicated team and help create a positive, enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.

This rewarding role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, encouraging active play and promoting positive relationships in a warm and welcoming Catholic school community.

What you'll be doing

As part of our friendly lunchtime team, you will:

Supervise children in the dining hall, playground and indoor areas.

Encourage imaginative and active play.

Promote positive behaviour and support children's wellbeing.

Help organise games and activities.

Provide basic first aid support and record incidents where required.

Maintain a safe, happy and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure children enjoy a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

We're looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive.

Has a calm, caring and approachable manner.

Works effectively as part of a team.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Supports the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Shares our belief that every child deserves an excellent education and outstanding care.

Previous experience working with children is desirable, but enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting young people are equally important.

Why join us?

St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a thriving primary school in Liverpool city centre, proud of its warm, welcoming community, diverse pupil population and supportive staff team. Every member of staff plays an important role in helping children flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

Come and Visit Us

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience first-hand the caring ethos, dedicated staff and wonderful children that make St Nicholas Catholic Academy such a special place to work.

To arrange a school tour or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison McLoughlin by calling 0151 709 5532 or emailing office@stnicholas.sjcmat.co.uk

Join our team and help make every lunchtime safe, happy and memorable for our children.

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

We are committed to the welfare of the children in our care and we expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. That is why we follow safer recruitment practices and why appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and references.

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 St Nicholas Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Nicholas Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-catholic-academy

Academy mission statement:
"Our Catholic school is a diverse, nurturing and dynamic community which is faithful to Jesus, welcoming to all and provides a learning environment where everyone can succeed"

Situated in the heart of Liverpool city centre, St Nicholas Catholic Academy welcomes children from all over the world into its learning community. With a Good Ofsted rating, St. Nicholas Catholic Academy is a popular choice for parents who study or work in the city centre.

The school community is made up of our wonderful children, their families, our parishes and a committed team of staff and who are all committed and work very hard to provide the very best opportunities to all pupils in order that we develop the ‘whole child’.

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