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Flourishing Together - rooted in love
'Love one another as I have loved you' John 13:34
Job Title: Mid-day Assistant
Contract: Required September 2026
Hours: 8.75 per week (11:30am - 1:15pm)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: 2nd July 2026
Interview Date: week commencing 6th July 2026
Could you be just what we are looking for?
The Cathedral C of E Primary School is looking for the right person to join our dynamic, compassionate and supportive school family as part of our Mid-day team.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate and committed individual who believes every child deserves to feel valued and successful. Our school is a place where relationships matter, curiosity is celebrated and staff are genuinely supported to grow and flourish.
Please apply if you:
· are calm and approachable
· are positive
· are patient and understanding
· are a team player
· are organised
· are able to show initiative and solve problems
· can show understanding of basic IT skills and an ability to communicate information concisely
Support and training will be available for candidates who demonstrate the necessary skill set.
"A midday assistant at The Cathedral School keeps children safe, helps them feel happy and included, and supports them to make good choices."
We can offer you:
· a welcoming school with a strong Christian Ethos
· enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who are eager to learn and meet you!
· a determined and committed school team with a supportive wider community
· challenge and opportunity in your continued professional development.
Please see the attached job description for further information about the scope and responsibilities of the role.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.
The Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding our children and staff and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
For further information and to arrange visits, please contact Mrs Holloway, on 01245 354459.