Willow Grove Primary School
Willow Grove
Ashton-In-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8XF
Salary: Grade 3, £5,603 - £5,781 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Permanent
Required ASAP
The Headteacher and Governing Board at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to employ an energetic and highly motivated Lunchtime Assistant to join our team in supervising children on the school premises during the midday break, ensuring children eat their meals, play safely and behave responsibly.
Willow Grove Primary School is an SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school for children aged 5-11 years old. The main duties of this post include:
* Engaging with the children, supporting them to eat their lunchtime meal safely and respectfully.
* Supporting to set up the dining furniture prior to lunchtime
* Resetting the Hall after lunch break.
* Support the teachers and teaching assistants in ensuring calm and safe behaviours in the Hall
* Embracing and modelling the schools values of ‘Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Positive’ at all times
At Willow Grove Primary School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school’s child protection policies and procedures.
All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application.
In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are also required to complete a self-declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 727717
Interview date: Week commencing 23/02/2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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