Midday Assistant

Employer Litherland Moss Primary School Address Litherland Moss Primary School,
Litherland Campus, Sterrix Ln,
Litherland, Liverpool
L21 0DB
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Litherland Moss is a small school at the heart of its community. We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring that every child feels valued and supported—regardless of their background or starting point. Our dedicated staff team is passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and the wider community. We are relentless in our ambition for every child to reach their full potential and leave us well prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond.

We are values driven, with tenacity, kindness and integrity being at the heart of our practice. Located on the Litherland Campus alongside Litherland High School, we benefit from access to modern facilities and specialist teaching spaces, enriching our curriculum and learning experience

Job Title 1:1 Midday Assistant Job Type Learning Support Job Phase Primary Location Liverpool

Grade MAT 1 Actual Salary Information N/A Actual Salary Range £2926.65 - £2972.58 Contract Type Fixed term Contract Term Part time Closing Date Monday, November 2nd, 2026

• Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground, and classrooms (for wet play).
• Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher.
• Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers.

• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.
• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner.
• Clean up food and water spillages.

• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimize any identified health and safety risks.
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider.
• Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures. Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs.
• Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils.
• Feedback concerns relating to pupils’s health and safety to a senior member of staff

• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Take necessary action to minimize disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.
• Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour.

• Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment.
• Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment.
• Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities.

• Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break. Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals

Please see recruitment pack for further information

Closing Date Monday, November 2nd, 2026 Closing Time 12:00pm Shortlisting Date Monday, November 2nd, 2026

Interview Date Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026