Lunchtime Assistant – Term-Time, 7.5hpw, Safe & Supportive

HES; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School in Havering invites applications for a part-time Midday Assistant to join our caring team. The role is permanent, term-time only, and runs 11:30am–1:30pm (1.5 hours) each day, Monday to Friday during school terms.

You will help with transitions to the dining hall and playground, supervise meals, promote safe play, basic first aid, and support pupils with medical or care needs where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Permanent position; part-time/term-time arrangement.
• Start date October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Help with the transition of pupils from class to dining hall and/or playground.
• Supervise pupils while they eat and promote safe, active play.
• Provide basic first aid where trained and assist with pupils' medical or care needs as appropriate.
• Support pupil discipline and behaviour management in the lunchtime period.

Job description

St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School in Havering invites applications for a part-time Midday Assistant to join our caring team. The role is permanent, term-time only, and runs 11:30am–1:30pm (1.5 hours) each day, Monday to Friday during school terms.

You will help with transitions to the dining hall and playground, supervise meals, promote safe play, basic first aid, and support pupils with medical or care needs where appropriate.