Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2LW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 043b080a-73ce-44a9-a2d4-b164652a3d9b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hurdsfield Primary School are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our team of lunchtime staff. The position would suit a person interested in working with children to ensure the enjoyment and safety of pupils over the lunchtime period. You need to be someone who enjoys being with children, is happy being outside on brisk, wintry days and hot, sunny days. You are required to assist the children in getting their lunch, encourage them to eat their lunch and ensure that the school’s behaviour policy is applied effectively on the playground. In addition, the children would like you to be helpful, understanding, patient, caring and fun.
What the school offers its staff
We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.
Hurdsfield Primary School are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our team of lunchtime staff. The position would suit a person interested in working with children to ensure the enjoyment and safety of pupils over the lunchtime period. You need to be someone who enjoys being with children, is happy being outside on brisk, wintry days and hot, sunny days. You are required to assist the children in getting their lunch, encourage them to eat their lunch and ensure that the school’s behaviour policy is applied effectively on the playground. In addition, the children would like you to be helpful, understanding, patient, caring and fun.
What the school offers its staff
We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.