Job Details
Brook Infants is a two form entry Infant School with Nursery Maidenbower, Crawley.
Midday Meal Assistants (Permanent Contract)
Grade 2 - Term Time only
5 hours a week
We are looking to appoint a Midday Meal Assistant to start at Brook Infant School and Nursery from September 2026. We would require you to work for 1 hour a day 11.45 to 12.45 or 12.00 to 13.00, term time only and this will be paid at Grade 2 Point 2 plus Crawley weighting (£24,413 pro rata - this equates to £12.65 per hour plus Crawley weighting). At times during the year the start/finish time may move earlier or later due to school events.
You will need:
- To undertake a DBS check.
- Have a clear commitment to the safeguarding of all children.
- Experience of helping in a school setting preferably.
We offer:
- Amazing children, brilliant parents and fabulous staff
- The opportunity to work within a creative and exciting school setting.
Please read the job description to further details of each role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS, health and qualifications check. All applications must be on the provided application form.
We strongly encourage you to visit to see for yourself what a fabulous school we are. Please also visit our website at www.brook.w-sussex.sch.uk
Please contact Hazel Wellcome on 01293 886521 or [email protected] for an information pack and application form.
Closing date: 15/06/2026 May appoint before closing date
Interviews: tbc
Start Date: September 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience of working with children (or parent helping)
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- A commitment to safeguarding children
- Warmth and sensitivity in relationships with adults and children
- Positive attitude
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
- Ability to problem solve
Further Information
Brook Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS, health and qualifications check. All applications must be on the provided application form.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us on 01293 886 521 for email [email protected]
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02489.
Job Reference: SCHO02489
