Job Description

FIRS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Firs Road

Sale

M33 5EL

0161 973 7350

office@firs.trafford.sch.uk

www.firsprimary.co.uk

Headteacher:

Mrs S E Bryan



MIDDAY ASSISTANT

1.5 hours per day over lunchtime (11.35am-1.05pm), Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week

Permanent, Term Time only, 7.5 hours per week

Band 1, Points 2 3 (23,656 - 24,027 FTE), Pro Rata:

4,102 - 4,166 per annum (*pay award pending)

Reporting to:

School Business Manager

Start Date:

1st September 2025



Due to a vacancy, we are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly team who oversee lunchtime activities in the Dining Hall and outdoor areas. This is a term-time only role (pay is made monthly across all 12 months of the year), and annual leave is to be taken across School holiday periods.

The successful candidate will need to:

supervise children aged 4 -11 over their lunchtime in the Dining Hall

support and encourage play and games in the playground, interacting with the children

be a strong team player who can work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the wider team of Midday Assistants

have a friendly and positive outlook and enjoy spending time with children

follow and implement all School policies

administer basic first aid (training provided)

have good communication skills to enable clear liaison with both the children and staff

undertake appropriate training and CPD throughout the year, as required

Application Details:

Applications can only be made via the accompanying application form. We are unable to consider standalone CVs. To apply, please view the job description and complete the application form. These may be downloaded from the Trafford Council job website (https://www.greater.jobs/towns-organisations/trafford/) or the School website (https://www.firsprimary.co.uk/vacancies/) .



Completed application forms should be returned to office@firs.trafford.sch.uk , marked FAO: School Business Manager.



Firs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, Staff Disqualification Declaration, suitable reference checks and overseas worker background checks where applicable. The School also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.



Closing date Monday 14 July 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting Monday 14 July 2025

Interviews Wednesday 16 July 2025

Start Date Monday 1 September 2025