The Headteacher and Governors at Great Sankey Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed midday assistant.

We are looking for someone to join our team who can engage, empathise with and support children during their lunch hour from Reception to Year 6. 

You will be required:

• to assist with the supervision of pupils whilst they are eating. 
• to assist with the general supervision of pupils to and from dining hall and other designated areas. 
• to supervise pupils in the playground and undertake appropriate playground activities. 
• to clean the hall following lunches, including cleaning and putting away tables, brushing and mopping floors.

Advice, guidance and training on working with children will be given.

Our staff offer also includes:

• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• an Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

Great Sankey Primary is a happy, thriving school with high standards and a hardworking team of practitioners. Applicants should be supportive of the school’s ethos and team approach.
Application forms and further details are available from the school office, via email or on the school website

Great Sankey Primary School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’ 

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development. 

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 2 December 2024 (12.00 noon)

Interviews: Thursday 5 / Friday 6 December 2024

Required to start: January 2025

Key Info

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 6.25 hours p/w - 1.25 hours per day

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 4 £12.65 per hour)