At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pupils during lunchtime and ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at St. Winefride’s Catholic Primary School.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time only, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to gain experience in a school setting.
- Why this job: Perfect for energetic individuals who love working with children.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm, patience, and a caring attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Grade: Grade 2
Responsible to: Headteacher
Key Relationships: Pupils, school staff, Midday Assistant, School Leadership Team, Catering Staff, School Staff
Level of Disclosure: Enhanced
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 1.25 hours per day – 6.25 hours per week (actual time TBC but will be during lunchtimes). Term Time Only
Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking Midday Assistants to join our wonderful team at St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School in Neston. The successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring excellent supervision of all pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining hall area and during playground activities.
The post will be for 1 hour and 15 minutes per day, 5 days per week, with lunchtime being 12 pm - 1pm for KS1 and 12.15pm – 1.15pm for KS2.
We are looking for a friendly, caring person with lots of energy and patience who can join our hardworking team to ensure that lunchtimes are safe and enjoyable for all children. The right candidate for the role will be highly responsible and motivated and enjoy working in a school environment interacting with and caring for primary age pupils.
St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School is wholly committed to the safety of its children. Any appointment would be subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
To apply, please download an application form from our school website - http://www.stwinefrides.cheshire.sch.uk and return by email to our School Business Manager Mrs Roberts sbm@stwinefrides.cheshire.sch.uk. If you have any questions please email admin@stwinefrides.cheshire.sch.uk.
Midday Assistant Employer: St. Winefride’s Catholic Primary School Reference: P/26/342459 in Cheshire employer: Cheshire Schools
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