MIDDAY ASSISTANT
Required as soon as possible
Permanent, part time – Monday to Friday, 11.45am – 1.15pm (7.5 hours per week)
38 weeks per year (term time only)
SCP2: equating to £4,147 per annum
We are a part of the Frank Field Education Trust and work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop themselves. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the College's motto: 'Aspire not to have more but to be more'.
Handforth Grange Primary School is looking to appoint a Midday Assistant on a part-time basis, to join our dedicated staff, who will take care and control of the school's pupils on the school premises during the midday break, between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions. The post holder will maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the school's pupils, and provide them with assistance during these break times.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working within a busy environment, remaining calm under pressure.
You should possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents / carers. You must be computer literate, organised and ideally have at least five GCSEs, including Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications).
All staff play a vital role in helping us to ensure our students receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to demonstrate their ability to champion the school's development and to be part of our exciting journey.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17th October 2025, 9.30am
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 20th October 2025
For further information, including the recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website at: Alternatively, you can contact the school for an information pack.
Completed application forms should be emailed to
Handforth Grange Primary School requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Handforth Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Social Justice through Excellence in Education.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £4,147.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person