Midday Assistant

ST MATTHEW’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Poplar Road
Stretford
M32 9AN
Tel: 0161 865 1284
Email: admin@stmatthewsce.co.uk
Website: www.stmatthews.trafford.sch.uk

MIDDAY ASSISTANT As soon as possible following an enhanced DBS check, fixed term until 23 July 2027
Band 1 Point 3 (£25,614 pro rata)
Actual salary £3,701 per annum
Part time - 6.25 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)

St Matthew's is a dynamic and thriving school family who work together to create a fantastic school for our community. Our vision is taken from Matthew 5:16: "Let your light shine." We believe that every child can shine at St Matthew's, and we strive for every member of our school family to succeed and flourish with us.

We are looking to appoint a caring, positive and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team.

The successful candidate will help to provide a safe, happy and nurturing environment for our pupils during the lunchtime period. You will supervise children during lunchtime and playtimes, support positive behaviour and relationships, and help ensure that all pupils are safe, included and able to enjoy their lunchtime.

The role involves regular contact with children and includes responsibility for supervising and safeguarding pupils during the lunchtime period.

We are looking for someone who:
is caring, approachable and enthusiastic;
enjoys working with children and can build positive relationships with pupils;
can work effectively as part of a team;
can promote positive behaviour and inclusion;
is reliable, patient and able to remain calm in a busy environment; and
understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential. What matters most to us is that you share our commitment to helping every child feel safe, valued and able to flourish.

Please note: Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

To apply, please complete the application form and return to Mrs Calnan email to business@stmatthewsce.co.uk

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
St Matthew's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and third parties working with our pupils to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability to work with children and will be subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures and the appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will therefore be required to disclose relevant criminal record information in accordance with the applicable legislation and DBS filtering rules.

Any offer of appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks. These will include, as applicable to the role:

an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including Children's Barred List information, as the post involves regular supervision of children and is subject to the relevant eligibility requirements;
verification of the candidate's identity;
verification of the candidate's right to work in the UK;
verification of relevant qualifications, where applicable;
satisfactory references, including appropriate checks with the candidate's current employer and, where applicable, the employer with whom the candidate most recently worked with children;
checks of employment history and satisfactory explanation of any gaps in employment;
a prohibition from teaching check, where applicable to the duties of the post; and
any other checks required by law or applicable statutory safeguarding guidance.

References will be sought as part of the school's safer recruitment process and, wherever practicable, before interview. The school reserves the right to contact referees to clarify information provided and to follow up any discrepancies, concerns or matters relevant to the candidate's suitability to work with children.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration concerning their criminal record and any other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children, in accordance with the school's safer recruitment procedures and applicable legislation.

Online searches
In accordance with KCSIE 2026, the school will undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. This may identify publicly available information that the school considers relevant to safeguarding or the candidate's suitability to work with children. Where appropriate, any relevant information identified may be explored with the candidate during the recruitment process.

An online search is one part of the school's safer recruitment process and does not replace the other required pre-employment checks.

Safeguarding responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
take responsibility for the safety and welfare of pupils within their care during the lunchtime period;
follow the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures;
recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and report them promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their deputy;
maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils; and
contribute to a culture in which children feel safe, respected, listened to and supported.

All staff are expected to complete the safeguarding training required by the school and to understand and follow the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures.

St Matthew's is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

St Matthew's is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date - Tuesday 13 October 2026
Interview date - Monday 19 October 2026