Vacancies

Midday Assistant x 2 roles available 
Grade 2, £23,656 FTE, 38 weeks pro-rata plus holiday pay

1 x 6.25 hours (11.45am – 1.00pm) 
1 x 5 hours (12noon – 1pm)

Buglawton Primary School are looking to recruit a enthusiastic, committed and kind Midday Assistant to help with lunchtime provision.  

You will be responsible for supervising and assisting children whilst they eat, as well as some basic serving duties.  On the playground, you will be responsible for promoting games and engaging with the children whilst ensuring that the school’s high standards of behaviour are maintained at all times.  At the end of lunchtime, you will be responsible for putting away tables and chairs and cleaning the hall.  

The position is term time only, 38 weeks of the year, and offered on a permanent basis.

In return, we can offer you a very supportive and friendly staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”.  We offer a pension scheme with 21.5% employer contribution, a well-being Employee Assistance programme and annual statutory holiday pay of 5.8 weeks, on top of your 38 weeks, taken in term breaks.

Completed applications should be submitted via https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk or contact the school for a paper application form. 

Please contact [email protected] if you require any further information.

Only candidates selected for interview will be notified. 

Buglawton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

JDQ: AAAD5003, Grade 2

PART TIME TEMPORARY TEACHING ASSISTANT

Grade 4 (£24,790-£25,183 pro-rata, 39 weeks plus holiday pay)
Temporary until 31^st August 2026
To start September 2025 – 16.25 hours per week (Mon – Fri, 12 – 3.15pm)

The Governors and Headteacher are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to work across our school. The role involves supervising lunchtime play (12-1pm) and working as a teaching assistant (1 – 3.15pm).  

Starting in September 2025, the successful candidate must have experience of supporting children’s learning as well as their social and emotional needs. You should be warm, encouraging, patient and be dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children.  NVQ Level 3 is a desirable requirement of the position. The successful candidate will work across the primary phases. Experience of supporting children with special educational needs would be beneficial as this may form part of the role.

In return, we can offer you a very supportive staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”. This position is offered on a temporary basis in the first instance, but may be extended depending upon the future requirements of the school.  We offer a pension scheme with 21.5% employer contribution, a well-being Employee Assistance programme and annual statutory holiday pay of 5.8 weeks, on top of your 39 weeks, taken in term breaks.

Closing date: 12noon on Friday 4^th July 2025.  Interviews: Wednesday 9^th July 2025; only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

Buglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at Buglawton Primary School: Policies