Job Description

GROVE WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Midday Assistant

Term time only

LGPS Scale 2 12.85 per hour

6 hours per week (Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 1.00pm or 12.15pm to 1.15pm) Term time only.

The actual salary is 3,362 per annum.

You must apply for this position by completing the School's Application Form

We are looking for a friendly, approachable Midday Assistant to work in our busy school. The successful applicant will:

Supervise and assist the children with hot meals or packed lunches Provide playground support and supervision Ensure the good behaviour of pupils Administer first aid Ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children
You must be able to work well as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative, be kind, patient and enjoy working with children.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please call Sarah Mark, HR Officer on 01268 743445 to arrange a visit.

To apply for this post, please contact Sarah Mark on the above number to request an application pack or visit our website https://www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/home/vacancies

You must apply on our Application Form. We are unable to accept CVs

. Please ensure that you complete the Application Form fully as incomplete forms will not be considered.

Grove Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, medical check and satisfactory references.

We are a TPP (Trauma Perceptive Practice) School

Closing Date: Midday Thursday 22nd January 2026

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.85 per hour

Application question(s):

You must complete the School's Application Form to apply for this position. Please contact Sarah Mark, HR Officer on 01268 743445, or visit the School's website to download an application form. Are you happy to do this?
Work Location: In person