At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring safety and promoting positive behaviour.
- Company: Brookside Primary School is a small, friendly, inclusive school prioritising children's welfare.
- Benefits: Permanent contract with a salary of £2,866.07 pro rata for 5 hours weekly.
- Other info: Position requires satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a DBS check.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a positive lunchtime experience for children.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have a positive approach to behaviour management and enjoy organising games.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Brookside Primary School is seeking a friendly Midday Assistant to work one hour daily, Monday to Friday (12:00–13:00).
Salary: Scale 1 point 3 £2,866.07 (pro rata actual salary)
Hours: 5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 12:00–13:00
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 7 July 2026
Interview Date: 16 July 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of children in the playground, supporting positive behaviour, safety and inclusion
- Encouraging the children to eat their meal in the dining hall
- Ensuring that hygiene standards are met
- Working as a part of a supportive team
- Promote positive behaviour and social interaction through a respectful and calm manner
The successful candidate will:
- Enjoy organising playground games to ensure children’s lunchtime experience is a happy one
- Have a positive approach to behaviour management and be determined to ensure lunchtimes remain a safe and positive experience for all children
Brookside Primary School is a small, friendly inclusive school where the children always come first. We are looking for someone who shares the same ethos and who will fit in well to our school community.
Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. 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.
Midday Assistant employer: Brookside Primary
Brookside Primary School, located in Stockport, values diversity and prioritises children's welfare. The school fosters a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students.
