Midday Assistant

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Scale 2

Position

Start Date:

09/02/2026 Contract Type:
Part‑time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 27/01/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 30th January 2026

Hours
:
Monday to Friday, 11:45am – 1:30pm (8.75 hours per week)

Term Time Only
: 38 weeks per year

Pay Band
:
Scale 2, Point 3‑4 (actual salary = £4892)

Do you love working with children and helping them have a happy, safe, and fun lunchtime?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant to join our friendly team at St Peter’s Church of England Primary School.

Our school is full of amazing children and a supportive staff team who work together to make every day special. Lunchtime is an important part of the day, and we need someone who can help make it enjoyable and positive for all our pupils.

What will you docommentary?

• Support children while they eat, encouraging good manners and healthy choices.
• Help create a safe and happy playground environment where children can play and make friends.
• Be a positive role model, showing kindness, patience, and respect.
• Work as part of a team to make lunchtime run smoothly.

What are we looking for?

• A calm, caring, and friendly approach.
• Someone who enjoys being around children and wants to make a difference.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience working with children (in school or other settings) is helpful but not essential.
• A team player who can also use their own initiative.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

At St Peter’s, we value tolerance,ología, understanding, and forgiveness, and we want someone who will share these values and help our children thrive.

If you’re ready to bring energy and positivity to our lunchtimes, we’d love to hear from you!

Please use the ‘Information to support this application’ section to detail how you meet the criteria for the post (see attached job description). No CVs please.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and medical checks.

For further information, please contact Lene Johnson, our Office Manager on

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.