Job Description

Vale View Primary School

Mill Lane

Reddish

Stockport

SK5 6TP

0161 221 0118



Midday Assistants required ASAP

Hours:

5.75 hours per week (11.45am 1.00pm), Monday to Friday, term time only.



These posts are fixed term due to external funding.



Vale View Primary School currently has vacancies for Midday Assistants. The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children, good behaviour management skills and have a good knowledge of safeguarding and first aid. You will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children's learning and social development by providing high quality lunch time supervision and care. The posts will be permanent and to start as soon as possible.



Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum and extra-curricular activities.



We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.



If you are highly motivated and passionate about inspiring children and making a difference, we would like to meet you.

About you:

You will have a passion for working with children and may have some experience of working in a school environment or early years setting

You will be able to organise day to day lunch time provision

You will be committed, motivated and flexible

You will enjoy working as part of a team

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents and staff

You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding and first aid

About us:

Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school

We have a highly committed team of professionals

We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources

We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school

The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body



This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team.



The application forms and an information pack are available from Georgina White, School Business Manager. Completed forms should be returned to Georgina White.



Vale View 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 successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date:

Wednesday 12 November 2025

Interviews:

w/c 17 November 2025



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