14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Term time only (38 weeks), 5 hours a week.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 2, £24,413.00 Pro Rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors at St Marys Catholic Primary School would like to appoint somebody to the post of Midday Assistant. Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated, creative, caring and above all, enjoy working with children. Our friendly team of Midday Assistants supervise pupils both in the dining hall and on the playground.

What the school offers its staff

Our team is encouraging and welcoming and the successful applicant will be expected to work alongside staff and sports leaders to ensure that our lunchtime break is safe for everyone, enjoyable and active. The successful applicant will display a professional manner.

Hours of employment are 11.45am to 12.45pm, Monday to Friday and salary is paid pro-rata.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Please email admin@stmrc.uk to request an application form.


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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
Up to 230 pupils
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
alea@stmrc.uk

School location

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