Midday Assistant - St George's Beneficial C of E Primary bei Portsmouth City Council Enterprise

Midday Assistant

St. George’s Beneficial C of E Primary

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

St. George’s Beneficial C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to work 7.5 hours per week. 

Hours are 11.45am – 13.15pm Monday – Friday, term time only, 39 weeks

Contract: Fixed term until August 2026 (possibility for permanent position)

Salary Details: Band 1, FTE £23,473, pro-rata £4126.68

Required Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Closing Date: Friday 26^th September 2025

Interview Date: week beginning  Monday 29^th September 2025

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
• During periods of ‘wet play’ engage children in suitable classroom activities, ensuring classroom behaviour expectations are upheld
• Administering first aid (training will be provided)
• Uphold the school’s safeguarding policy in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 023 9282 2886 to arrange a visit or email [email protected]. Please apply using the application form and submit by email or Post to: Finance Manager, St. George’s Beneficial C of E primary School, Hanover Street, Portsmouth. PO1 3BN.

St. George’s Beneficial C of E Primary 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.

Application Form