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Midday Assistant

Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QL

This job expired on 24 September 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 3:12pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 Hours a week, Term time only (38 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
• Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Able to relate well to children, teachers, colleagues, visitors etc.
• Understanding and acceptance of the school’s policies and guidelines.
• Clear and appropriate communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relating to all school matters
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to be involved with devising new games and interest for the children during lunch times
• Ability to provide a written and verbal report of incidents.
• Interested and motivated towards the job.
• Ability to keep records and undertake necessary administration
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Basic knowledge of First Aid
• Flexible attitude to work
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements
• Commitment to health and safety
• Commitment to equality

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly, hardworking team of staff;
• A welcoming and vibrant school;
• Happy children who enjoy learning.
• In addition to salary, we also offer a range of benefits including an employee assistance program with a free helpline, access to GP and counselling support.

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.

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Additional documents

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Weaver Trust Midday Assistant Job Description.docx - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School website
• Email address: Debbie.Ross@weavertrust.org
• Phone number: 0160674784
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnton-community-nursery-and-primary-school

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