Midday Assistant

Ellesmere Primary School; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Ellesmere is seeking an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to support children during lunchtime, fostering a safe and enjoyable environment. Responsibilities include assisting with table manners, coordinating activities, and ensuring pupil welfare. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and a dedication to enhancing the lunchtime experience. The position offers 11.25 hours per week, and the start date is immediate. Applications must be submitted via the school website or by contacting the school directly for details.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Understanding of child development principles.
• Dedication to enhancing children's lunchtime experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with table manners and cutlery usage.
• Coordinate interactive play activities.
• Administer minor first aid as needed.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with young children

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Enthusiasm and dedication to caring and supporting pupils’ lunch time activities

Job description

Position Advertised Midday Assistant (11.25 hours per week 2.15hrs per day between 11.00 – 13.15)

Scale Grade 2 £12.65

Closing Date Sunday 04 January 2026

Interviews TBC

Start date Immediate start

Job Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our school team at Ellesmere Primary School. You need to be committed to providing children with a safe and enjoyable lunchtime period. You will assist with pupils’ table manners and use of cutlery and will also be responsible for coordinating a range of interactive play activities, administering minor first aid and ensuring the welfare and safety of the pupils. As a Midday Assistant, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed. Every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve. We give all children the opportunity to challenge themselves through a range of tasks and activities – empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

In particular, successful candidates should have:

• Experience of working with young children
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Enthusiasm and dedication to caring and supporting pupils’ lunch time activities

You should be:

• A responsible and reliable person
• Confident in dealing with young people, maintaining discipline and motivation
• Able to relate well to pupils and adults
• Any other duties that would reasonably be expected of the post holder as directed by the Headteacher.

Application packs are available from the school website www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk. If you wish to visit the school, please contact Laura Smith via email to arrange a suitable date and time. [e-mail]

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. An initial offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate and will only become a substantive position subject to appropriate references along with evidence of original documents for qualifications, health etc.