Midday Assistant

Willaston Primary Academy

Derwent Cl, Willaston, Nantwich CW5 6QQ, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Childcare

Part time

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Position(s) Available: Midday Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 Scale Point 3 - £24,796 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT

Actual salary for 7.5 Hours per week is £4,206 per annum

Employer: Willaston Primary Academy (Chancery Multi Academy Trust)

Location: Nantwich, Cheshire East

Contract Terms:

1 x Midday Assistant Grade 3 – 7.5 hours starting as soon as possible.

The post is a permanent contract for a 38-week period (term time). Working hours will be during school opening hours of 11:45am – 1:15pm.

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 @ 12pm noon

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Interview day: Friday 23rd January 2026 PM

** Willaston Primary Academy is dedicated to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. We recognise that diversity in all its forms enriches our community and strengthens our mission to provide high-quality education for all. As such, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented & ethnic minority communities. We believe that our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also critical to achieving our vision of excellence **

The successful candidate will ensure the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period. Taking int account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and pension scheme.
Opportunities for career development and training.
A supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment.
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At Willaston Primary Academy, we take safeguarding our children extremely seriously. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references.

Applications can be obtained from: Mrs D Frost – finance@willastonacademy.co.uk or from the school website https://www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk

Please send your completed Application Form and covering letter, (no CV’s) indicating your strengths and interests along with any relevant experience, addressed to Miss Joanna Wright, Headteacher. Applications must be returned either in person or by post to Willaston Primary Academy, Derwent Close, Willaston, CW5 6QQ or via email to the business manager Mrs Debbie Frost finance@willastonacademy.co.uk.

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact the school on 01270 661528.