At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure children's safety and support during lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors.
- Company: Join the Sir John Brunner Foundation, a community-focused Multi-Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Permanent role with opportunities to grow within a respected educational foundation.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a fun and dynamic workplace.
- Qualifications: High standards of care and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 3055 - 3124 £ per month.
Salary: Grade 2 (SCP 3) £25,614 (FTE Salary) / £3,055 - £3,124 (Actual Salary)
Contract type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 11.45am - 1.30pm (5.25 hours per week)
Reporting to: Headteacher
Start date: As soon as possible
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 5200 children and young people and employs over 600 professionals across 8 academies. Each of our academies operates at the heart of their local community. Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.
The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential. This role is based at Hartford Primary School.
Your Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of all children, in all relevant areas, at all times, during the lunchtime period
- Setting up the school dinner hall for lunchtime, including moving and setting up furniture
- Monitoring and supporting children in the dinner hall to ensure an orderly and efficient dinner service. Respect and good behaviour of the children is essential
- Clearing up the dinner hall after lunchtime, including cleaning the floor and surfaces
- Helping maintain a safe and fun environment in the dinner hall
- Helping maintain a safe and fun environment during outside lunchtime play
- Supervise outside play and wet break where relevant
- Other daily duties which will be discussed at the time of appointment
What we are looking for
Applicants will be expected to uphold high standards of care and support for all children and be able to work effectively within a team. They will have a professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices in which they work at all times, following our school rules, code of conduct and core values. Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026 - 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 (AM)
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
Midday Assistant in Northwich employer: Hartford Primary School
Hartford Primary School is an attractive employer due to its commitment to community engagement and the professional development of its staff. The school provides a supportive environment where employees can thrive while contributing to the education of young learners. With part-time, term-time only roles, staff enjoy a balanced work-life schedule.
