Midday Assistant

Midday Assistant
Scale 1 (£2,866.07 per annum)
5 hours worked over 5 days, term time only
Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Application Deadline: 13th July 2026
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Observations and interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place on 16th July 2026

The Governors of Alexandra Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated Midday Assistant to support our school lunchtime operation.

The role will include:

• supporting children with hygiene in preparation for their lunch
• supervising children whilst they eat their dinner
• supervising and interacting with children on the playground
• managing a class during wet playtimes in their classroom.

The candidates will work with a dedicated team of colleagues, enjoy working with children, have good communication skills and be flexible and motivated. Every candidate will need to understand our School values of Care, Aspire and Achieve, as they will need to demonstrate these at the interview and throughout their time in the role.

We can offer:

• A dedicated and supportive team
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• An attractive environment for learning
• A happy, friendly school.

Alexandra Park is a fully inclusive two-form entry primary school with 463 pupils on roll. We have a dedicated staff and an excellent reputation in our local area. We are all working hard to continue to develop our thriving community school.

Alexandra Park Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’ which came into force on 1st January 2007. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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