Midday Assistant

Contract type: Fixed Term

Position Type: Part-Time Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday- Friday)

Salary: £27,758 per annum Full Time Equivalent (£6387-Actual)

Closing Date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Salisbury Manor Primary! We are seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join our team and help ensure our children have a positive lunchtime experience.

As a Midday Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during lunchtime, in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures. You will ensure children are nurtured and engaged in positive activities during their lunch break to promote their wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a school, a good understanding of health and safety procedures and great communication and organisational skills. First Aid knowledge would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Ensure a positive dining experience for all students
• Encourage social interaction whilst promoting and engaging with games and play
• Promote good manners and high standards of behaviour
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for children
• Work as part of a dedicated team
• Be willing to undertake training

We can offer you:  

• A comprehensive benefit package, including Cycle2Work, Gym Flex, childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, and a confidential 24-hour counselling service.
• A thriving, innovative learning community committed to excellence
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• A healthcare cash plan and rewards scheme (available after six months service), providing money back on essential healthcare -from opticians to physiotherapy and 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with high employer contribution
• Occupational sick pay to support you.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development opportunities to support your growth
• An additional day of paid leave
• The opportunity to become part of United Learning, one of the largest academy groups in the country.

Interviews Date: Thursday, 03 July 2025

To apply: Please submit the application form with a personal statement that clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description and Person Specification attached. We’re particularly interested in understanding your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for the role, so please take the time to tell us how you will be a great fit.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint a strong candidate prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note: We do not accept CVs. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visits to the school are welcomed (term time only) and our Twitter is updated regularly @ManorSalisbury

You can book a visit by emailing the school at admin@salisburymanorprimary.org.uk or by calling the school on 0208 527 7433.

Salisbury Manor Primary is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the shortlisting process, the school will conduct an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.