Midday Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our busy school to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the pupils during the lunchtime period.

You will be required to work 11:30 to 13:30 Monday to Friday during term time.

Actual salary including holiday pay £5,866.

Responsibilities include:

To provide pastoral care, guidance and advice to pupils as appropriate.
To assist children with selecting and eating their meal if applicable.
To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.
To enforce the necessary sanctions and school behaviour policy for maintaining good order.
To administer basic first aid as required.

We offer the opportunity of working in a school with:

Friendly and enthusiastic pupils
An excellent and supportive staff team
A good professional development programme

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01206 572288 for further information. The closing date for applications is 2nd November, however this may be brought forward at the school's discretion.

Information about the School

Montgomery Primary School is a three form entry school with nursery established following the merger of the Junior and Infant schools in September 2025. Located on the leafy, garrison estate, the school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.

Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities.

The school was inspected in March 2025 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. Inspectors commented "Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They recognise and value the very high quality education and opportunities that they access as ‘Monty’ pupils. They enjoy the wide-ranging and well-taught curriculum. The school has very high expectations of pupils. Over time, pupils thrive and achieve well."

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.