Midday Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade A SCP 3 £3,805 (Actual salary/Part time/TTO)

Hours Per Week: 6.25 hours

Base Location: Milton St Johns CE Primary School

Assessment Date: To be arranged

We are looking to appoint a caring, proactive, and enthusiastic midday assistant to supervise the children at lunchtime, both in the dining hall and in the playground. You will need to be organised and able to work well with a team.

You will be responsible to the headteacher and be required to engage in quality lunchtime activities. This includes supervision in the playgrounds, in the dining room and in other areas of school as required. A friendly, calm and patient approach is essential.

Previous experience in this role is not necessary, although some experience of working with children would be useful.

The safety of children and young people is paramount. Milton St John’s CE Primary School is fully committed to the rigorous implementation of safeguarding procedures and arrangements.

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.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS and full background check.

Please complete an application form and return it to school or via email at head@milton-st-johns.tameside.sch.uk.

Interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: 10am 9^th November 2026