The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Midday Assistant at Pinfold Primary School, Hattersley Road, Hyde, SK14 3NL.
Overview
Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; high ambitions for all young people and all roles are central to ensuring that we work to support this.
Role Details
The Midday Assistant role is permanent with a start date November 2025. Full‑time salary £24,413. Part‑time (7.5 hours per week) Term Time Only. Actual salary – £4,352 (Grade A Point 2).
Responsibilities
* Supervise and assist pupils during lunchtimes, both in the dining hall and during outside play.
* Maintain a caring, patient and friendly environment with a consistent approach to behaviour.
* Support children in their midday routine and help create a welcoming school atmosphere.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage.
* Previous experience in support roles or childcare experience preferred.
* Provide an enhanced DBS disclosure – an enhanced DBS check is required.
Benefits
* A warm and welcoming school environment.
* Friendly, enthusiastic and well‑behaved children.
* Support staff roles within our Trust have a probationary period of three months.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
Pinfold Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required. In line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidelines, online search checks may be completed on candidates.
Application Process
* Applications close @ 09:00 on Monday 20th October 2025. The Trust reserves the right to close the process early if suitable candidates are identified.
* Interviews will take place week commencing Thursday 23rd October 2025.
* Visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed – please contact Reanne Law School Business Manager to arrange a time to look round.
EEO Statement
Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust have a probationary period of three months.
Closing Note
We may close the advert as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If you are interested in applying, please do so as soon as you are able.
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