Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Trafford, M33 5EL |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75712532 |
Summary
FIRS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Firs Road
Sale
M33 5EL
0161 973 7350
office@firs.trafford.sch.uk
www.firsprimary.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs S E Bryan
MIDDAY ASSISTANT
1.5 hours per day over lunchtime (11.35am-1.05pm), Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week
Permanent, Term Time only, 7.5 hours per week
Band 1, Points 2 3 (£23,656 - £24,027 FTE), Pro Rata: £4,102* - £4,166* per annum (*pay award pending)
Reporting to: School Business Manager
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Due to a vacancy, we are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly team who oversee lunchtime activities in the Dining Hall and outdoor areas. This is a term-time only role (pay is made monthly across all 12 months of the year), and annual leave is to be taken across School holiday periods.
The successful candidate will need to:
supervise children aged 4 -11 over their lunchtime in the Dining Hall
support and encourage play and games in the playground, interacting with the children
be a strong team player who can work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the wider team of Midday Assistants
have a friendly and positive outlook and enjoy spending time with children
follow and implement all School policies
administer basic first aid (training provided)
have good communication skills to enable clear liaison with both the children and staff
undertake appropriate training and CPD throughout the year, as required
Application Details:
Applications can only be made via the accompanying application form. We are unable to consider standalone CVs. To apply, please view the job description and complete the application form. These may be downloaded from the Trafford Council job website (https://www.greater.jobs/towns-organisations/trafford/) or the School website (https://www.firsprimary.co.uk/vacancies/) .
Completed application forms should be returned to office@firs.trafford.sch.uk , marked FAO: School Business Manager.
Firs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, Staff Disqualification Declaration, suitable reference checks and overseas worker background checks where applicable. The School also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
Closing date Monday 14 July 2025 at 12pm
Shortlisting Monday 14 July 2025
Interviews Wednesday 16 July 2025
Start Date Monday 1 September 2025
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