Midday Assistant

4 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom PCC External Site Minimal Template Full time

Midday Assistant - Craneswater Junior School

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Craneswater Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Assistants to work 5 hours per week. We are a 'good' school with well-behaved children and a very supportive staff in the heart of Southsea.

Hours are 12.10 am – 13.10 pm Monday – Friday, term time only, 39 weeks

Contract/Hours: 5 hours per week, term time only

Salary Details: Band 1, FTE £24,413, pro-rata £2,937

Required Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Ongoing

Interview Date: to be advised

This is a busy and varied role requiring the successful candidate to supervise pupils during the lunchtime period.  Our team of lunchtime staff work together sharing different duties over the week.  Duties include:

  • Supervising and assisting children in the dinner hall to collect, eat and clear away their meals
  • Supervising and engaging children in play activities on the playground
  • Ensuring children play together positively and co-operatively with good behaviour
  • Administering first aid, and
  • During periods of 'wet play' engage children in suitable classroom activities, ensuring classroom behaviour expectations are upheld.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please telephone the school office on to arrange a visit or email  Please apply using the application form and submit by email, or post to School Business Manager, Craneswater Junior Schoool, St Ronan's Road, Southsea PO4 0PX

Craneswater Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level, and any other background checks, including overseas checks will be required prior to any offer of employment.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application however please note we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for interview.

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