About the role
Upton Infant & Junior Schools are vibrant and happy schools within the Upton area of Poole, near Lytchett Bay Nature Reserve.
Upton Schools aim for children to flourish—experiencing success and growing into brilliant, curious, creative and resilient learners who love learning, nurtured through exceptional teaching within a supportive and inspiring environment.
Job Details
* Location: Upton Infant & Junior Schools
* Contract: 7.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
* Salary: £4,166 per annum (actual), £24,413 per annum full time equivalent
* Application deadline: 24 May 2026
* Interview date: w/c 1 June 2026
* Start Date: 8 June 2026
Role Summary
Midday Assistant – join our friendly lunchtime team at Upton Junior School. The role involves preparing the hall and clearing at the end of lunch, supporting the serving of hot school lunches, and supervising children whilst they are eating their hot school meals or packed lunch.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of the hall and clearing at the end of lunch
* Support the serving of hot school lunches
* Supervision of children whilst they are eating their hot school meals or packed lunch
Qualifications
* Self‑motivated and enjoy working with children, encouraging positive behaviour
* Can establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs
* Has good interpersonal skills
* Has discretion and sensitivity
* Is able to work under their own initiative
* Is a good team player
* Has a commitment to safeguarding children
Benefits
* An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
* A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
* Flexible working approach, where possible
* Wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
* Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
* Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
* Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
* Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
* Eligible for a Blue Light card
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches.
Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We recognise that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET.
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