Midday Assistant

Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy  

Midday Assistant  

Hours- 7.5 hours per week- Monday to Friday 11:45am-1:15pm  

Salary- Grade 2 SCP 3- £24,796.00 Full Time Equivalent (£12.85 per hour)  

Term Time Only  

Temporary for 1 academic year in the first instance   

Gainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable Midday Assistant to join our team.  

The role includes: -  

• assisting with setting up/taking down the lunchtime dining area; 

• supervision of children during lunch time; 

• arranging and engaging in age appropriate activities on the playground or in the classrooms during wet playtime 

• ensuring that the school's Behaviour Policy is applied effectively; 

• carrying out first aid in accordance with the school's first aid procedure. 

We are looking for a friendly, caring person who can join our hardworking team in helping to make lunch times safe and enjoyable for our children. The ideal candidate will be highly responsible and motivated, energetic and enjoy working within a school environment, caring for and interacting with primary age pupils. They will also have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos. 

In return we can offer: -  

• an experienced and supportive team of staff; 

• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;  

• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development; 

• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc); 

• discounted gym membership; 
• free annual flu jab. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer by e-mail hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk 

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 18th November 2026.