Mid Day Assistant - Stretton St Matthew's CE Primary School

The role

The Governors of St Matthew’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Mid Day Assistant who is available for seven and a half hours per week, term time only. This is a permanent position to start September 2026.

We seek to appoint a self-motivated, caring individual to join our team of Mid Day Assistants supervising children from Reception through to Year 6 during the lunch break. Duties may involve setting up tables, supervising mealtime and outdoor play and games.

Previous experience not required, however, individuals should be able to display a caring, attitude towards all children.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school
• Hard working and Supportive Staff
• Delightful Children

How to apply

Please complete an application form which can be requested by email to the school and is available on our website.

The completed application should be addressed to the Chair of Governors and Miss Simcock (Headteacher) and should be sent by email, or by hand, to Miss Simcock by the closing date below.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding our children and each other. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment policy are included in the application pack and available on our school website.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on the DBS website.

If you are successfully shortlisted you will be required to complete a ‘criminal records self-disclosure’ and we will gather 2 references. An example of our reference pro-forma is included in the application pack. Our recruitment process will include an observation and a formal interview.

The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with Child Barring checks and the receipt of satisfactory references.

This post is not available for job share.

Key dates and further information.

Visits to school by prospective candidates will be welcomed and encouraged and can be made by prior arrangement with our school office.

Dates to look round school: By appointment.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21June 2026.