At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime, engage them in games, and ensure their safety.
- Company: St Chad’s C of E Primary & Nursery School, a nurturing community-focused environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to the well-being of staff and students.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a fun, vibrant school.
- Qualifications: Reliability, teamwork, and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
Salary: Grade 2, Actual Salary of £3523 FTE £24796 Hourly rate £12.85
Location: St Chad's C of E Primary School
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027
Working Pattern: Term Time only
Hours: 6.25 hours per week – 11.45am – 1pm Monday - Friday
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 24th August 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 26th August 2026
St Chad’s is a growing thriving family, working together to provide a fantastic school for our community. We are located in Winsford and are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils.
Following the retirement of a long-standing member of our team, the governors and staff are seeking to appoint a proactive, highly motivated, hardworking Midday Assistant to become a key part of our vibrant school community.
The successful candidate will:
- Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
- Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This position involves:
- Supporting our children with their individual needs during their lunchtime break, in the dinner hall.
- Engaging the children in games on the playground.
- Ensuring the safety of the children during the lunchtime period, considering the children’s ages and behaviour.
- Helping the children to interact with each other in a positive and friendly manner.
- Setting up the dinner hall, including putting tables up and moving chairs.
- Cleaning the dinner hall and tables at the end of the dinner session and moving the tables and chairs back into the storage cupboard.
- Completing any relevant training for the role.
The successful candidate will be a person who loves working with children and wants the best for them, has the ability to work as part of a team, and who wants to be the best at what they do.
We can offer you:
- A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.
- Up to date training.
- Supportive and friendly parents.
- An experienced and passionate leadership team.
- A positive and encouraging environment.
- Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.
- Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.
Please complete the online application form as fully as possible, ensuring that any gaps in employment history are clearly explained.
For more information about the school, please visit our website https://www.stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk/ and see our Facebook page.
St Chad’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people; therefore, all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures. Appointment is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which will include References (which will be taken up prior to interview), Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration with regard to the Disqualification by Association Regulations.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Mrs H Young, School Business Manager, at hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk.
Midday Assistant Employer: St Chad’s C of E Primary & Nursery School Reference: P/26/342011 in Cheshire employer: Cheshire Schools
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