Mid- Assistant

Mid-day Assistant (Permanent Contract)

The Governing Board of Cherry Tree Primary School is seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant who is available for one hour and a quarter per day and would like to join effective and supportive school staff.

This position is five lunch times per week – Monday to Friday. The regular hours would be from 11:45am to 1pm.

Midday Assistant / Grade 3

JE Reference: K426

Term Time Only

6.25 hours per week

Required as soon as possible

• Supervising children from Reception to Y6 during lunchtimes.
• Supervising mealtimes, outdoor/indoor play and games.
• General care and support of children while on school premises.

• Desirable but not essential: first aid qualification.
• Experience with children and an ability to manage large groups in a school environment.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.

• An experienced, effective and friendly Midday Team.
• Well behaved children.
• Supportive staff and governors.

Further details and an application form are available from our website

Please return completed application forms to;

Cherry Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications is: 12 noon Thursday, 8th January 2026

Shortlisting will take place on: Friday, 9th January 2026

Interviews will be on: Tuesday, 13th January 2026

Location:

Cherry Tree Primary School, Hardy Road, Lymm, WA13 0NX