Midday Assistant

Greave Primary School
Werneth Road
Woodley
Stockport
SK6 1HR
0161 430 6318

Midday Assistant
Scale 1 Point 3 (£24,796 pro rata, actual salary £5,732.13)
10 Hours, Part Time (11:30am 1:30pm Monday to Friday)
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: 26th June 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to headteacher@greave.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Interview Date: 2nd July 2026

Your Role

We require a Midday Assistant who enjoys working with children to join our caring school to supervise the children at lunchtime.

Duties include:

• supervision of children in the playground
• encouraging the children to eat their meal in the dining hall
• ensuring that hygiene standards are met
• working as a team
• have the ability to work calmly with any incidents which may arise assist including basic first aid

About You

The role requires strong organisational skills to manage playground games and the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults. A basic understanding of child development, safeguarding, health and safety, and first aid is essential. You should effectively manage pupil behaviour, demonstrate a caring and professional attitude, and maintain confidentiality. You must be able to work independently or as part of a team, using initiative when needed. Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility are important, along with a willingness to take on additional duties. Previous experience working with children is desirable.

About Our School

Here at Greave we have a hugely talented and committed team of staff to ensure that our curriculum, teaching, learning, care and support meets the different needs of every young person.

We aim to provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to do their best at all times to reach their full potential. We are a respectful and supportive school where children have opportunities to make good choices which will develop their skills for lifelong learning.

Please send completed application forms to Mrs Williams, Headteacher, outlining your experience and ideas to develop the role within school.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please provide the contact details of 2 referees.

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