Midday Assistant - Lilliput CE Infant SchoolCouncil

Key details

• Working hours: 7.91 hours: 11.40am – 13.15pm Monday and Tuesday, 38.6 working weeks (term time plus 0.6 weeks of training days)
• Number of positions: 1
• Category: School Support Staff

Job Introduction

Lilliput CE Infant School

Midday Assistant

Lilliput CE Infant School

7.91 hours: 11.40am – 13.15pm Monday and Tuesday

38.6 working weeks (term time plus 0.6 weeks of training days)

Salary: Grade C, SCP 3-4 (£13.28 - £13.48 per hour)

Actual Salary: £4,641 - £4,852 per annum pro rata

Permanent, starting asap

Lilliput CE Infant School is a four-form entry school, situated in the heart of Lilliput, Poole.

We are a high-achieving, values-led school where every child is nurtured to thrive. Rooted in our Christian ethos and the core values of Love, Respect, and Serve, we are committed to developing the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We champion pupil wellbeing through both universal approaches and targeted support, ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Partnership of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

We are looking for a Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime team. They will be responsible for either working in the servery; serving meals and dishwashing or supervising pupils during the lunch break and maintaining a clean and hygienic area in which to eat food. We are looking to recruit for both roles. Ideal candidates should have some experience working with children and a willingness to undertake training.

Please visit the school website for further information about the school www.lilliput.poole.sch.uk or email the school office if you have queries regarding the role.

Candidates will need to use the following link to apply: https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=412363jAbb&VACANCY_ID=3689334gc1

Closing Date: We will start to shortlist from Monday 2nd November 2026, the advert shall remain open until the position is filled

Interviews: To be Confirmed

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.

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Attached documents:

• CLP Benefits 2026.pdf
• Job Description.pdf