Midday Assistant – 8.75 hours per week @ £12.85 per hour, term time only

We are looking for a dedicated and flexible individual who enjoys working with children and has excellent communication skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children with hygiene in preparation for their lunch.
• Supervising children whilst they eat their dinner.
• Supervising, interacting, and promoting positive play with children on the playground.
• Managing a class during wet playtimes within their classroom environment.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated, hardworking, and able to work successfully as part of a dedicated team.
• Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and a caring approach to pupil wellbeing.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

We Can Offer You:

• A highly supportive, welcoming, and friendly staff team.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved, and happy children who are eager to learn and play.
• A vibrant, attractive environment for learning and development.
• A strong commitment to your continuous professional development.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online checks, pre-employment clearances, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

As a Catholic school, the successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service (CES) contract.

All applications must be completed using the CES application form, which can be downloaded from our school website.

• To apply, please email your completed CES application form to: headteacher@cheadle-jun.stockport.sch.uk
• For further information or enquiries, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Rachel Fender, on: 0161 485 3754

Application Deadline: Wednesday 15^th July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed