Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 692ce3d9-fe66-47a3-aed6-57c04c4d6a55 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• First aid training (or willingness to complete it) - mandatory
• Working with children or young people – desirable but not essential
• Working and collaborating within a team - desirable but not essential
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly
• Effective communication with adults and children
• Ability to follow instructions from senior team members
• Ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
• Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme with support for employee and family.
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Free Car Parking
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• First aid training (or willingness to complete it) - mandatory
• Working with children or young people – desirable but not essential
• Working and collaborating within a team - desirable but not essential
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly
• Effective communication with adults and children
• Ability to follow instructions from senior team members
• Ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
• Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme with support for employee and family.
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Free Car Parking
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service