Wellfield Infant and Nursery School

Church Lane

Ashton-on-Mersey

M33 5QW

Telephone: 0161 962 1828

Email: admin@wellfieldinfants.com

Website: www.wellfieldinfants.com

Head Teacher: Mrs Joanne Thirkill

MIDDAY ASSISTANT - Required ASAP

Band 1, Point 2 – 3 £24,413 to £24,796 per annum pro rata

Actual salary £3583 per annum

6.25 hours per week

Permanent

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring midday assistant to join our supportive team.  A friendly, patient but firm approach to pupils is a desirable quality, as is the ability to manage behaviour in a positive manner.

Main duties:

To be responsible for the supervision of children during the lunchtime period under the direction of the leadership team.

To ensure the safety and welfare of children during this time.

To promote high quality play and lead games with groups of children on our playground.

We are looking for:

• A positive person who will foster good relationships between pupils of all ages
• A caring person who can encourage pupils to play together positively
• A team player who has excellent communication skills

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and inclusive school
• Dedicated staff and supportive governors
• Happy and well behaved children
• A commitment to your professional development with paid training opportunities

Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage.  Our school is committed to safeguarding children.  The successful application will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a completed application form to admin@wellfieldinfants.com by the closing date listed below. The application form can be found on the school website or a paper copy can obtained from the school office.

Closing date – 29^th October 2025 at 12.00pm

Interviews – To be confirmed