FLIXTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Infant Department
Mardale Avenue
Flixton
Manchester
M41 5SA
MIDDAY ASSISTANT - To start as soon as possible
Band 1, point 3 - £24,796 per annum pro-rata (Actual £4299 per annum)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Term-Time only
We are seeking a friendly and reliable Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground, supporting positive behaviour, safety, and inclusion. You will need to be flexible in your approach and show a caring attitude to all our children. You will be responsible for all the usual lunchtime duties (see below), be able to support children calmly with any challenges which may arise, helping the children to develop socially and emotionally by working with the lunchtime team to create the best lunchtime provision possible for all of our children.
As a Midday Assistant at Flixton Primary School, you will:
Ensure pupils’ wellbeing and safety by supporting children on the playground, in the dining room or in classrooms in wet weather;
Promote positive behaviour and social interaction through your respectful and calm manner;
Work as part of a supportive team;
Assist with the provision of first aid when required (training will be provided).
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with children;
Is calm, patient, approachable and reliable;
Is happy to be adaptable and part of a team;
Shares our commitment to safeguarding.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This recruitment process will be carried out in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and online checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Please note we can only accept applications on Trafford Application forms.
Completed applications should be returned via email to appointments@flixtonprimaryschool.org.uk
Flixton Primary School is proud of its commitment to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
Closing date for applications - Friday 27 February 2026 at 6.00 pm
Interviews - Week beginning Monday 2 March 2026