Mid-Day assistant

Shorefields; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 3,100 - 4,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Experienced staff

Welcoming environment

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Witham is inviting applications for a Midday Assistant. This role supports lunch-time routines, sets up equipment, supervises play and engages with children during lunch.

The post is permanent part-time, 5 hours per week (12pm-1pm). Scale 1.3 salary of £3,616 per year, with enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunch periods.
• Ability to set up lunch equipment and support play activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding with appropriate DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment for lunch and prepare dining area.
• Supervise children during lunch break and engage with them.
• Clear up equipment and ensure tidiness after lunch.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3813-46 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 1.3

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Holy Family Catholic Primary School
\"Living Loving Learning together with Jesus\"
Mid-Day Assistant
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Contract: Permanent Part-time
Hours: 5 hours per week (12pm - 1pm)
Salary: Scale 1.3 (annual salary £3,616)
Holy Family School is seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Duties will involve setting up equipment ready for the beginning of lunch, supervising play and engaging with children during lunch break and clearing up equipment at the end of lunch.
We can offer:

• A supportive and caring Catholic school community.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team.
• A welcoming environment where all staff are valued and encouraged to flourish.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.