Midday Assistant Permanent contract

Role: Midday Assistant Contract: Permanent, 38 weeks per year Hours: 5 Hours (Monday - Friday, 12.15pm - 1.15pm) Salary: Scale 2 Point 4 - 5 £2,839 - £2,884 (£25,185 - £25,583 FTE) Closing Date: 14th May 2026 at 12 Midday Interviews: Tuesday 19th May or Wednesday 20th May 2026 We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Barnes Farm Primary School. The hours of work will be 5 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate who: Can follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils. Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience. Ensure first aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping. Implement the safeguarding and Behaviour Policy consistently. Excellent communication skills. Have the ability to use their own initiative. Can creatively manage and implement stimulating activities and play for lunchtime play, in collaboration with other midday colleagues. We can offer you: The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire. Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme 24/7 GP. Contact us: Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing admin@bf-primary.com. Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore s