Midday Assistant

Woodlands Primary Academy; Bradwell; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bradwell is seeking a caring and adaptable Midday Assistant to support children during lunchtimes. You will ensure a safe and happy environment, assisting younger pupils with their meals and promoting positive behavior in the playground. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a positive attitude. This is a permanent position requiring 6.25 hours weekly across 38 weeks, offering a salary of £3,456. Application deadline is January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Willing to complete training to help keep pupils safe.
• Confident working with children in a school setting.
• Able to adapt and step in when needed.
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to the role.
• Builds trust with children and works well with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safe, happy, and well-supported during lunchtimes.
• Help younger pupils with their meals and encourage positive play.
• Work with teaching staff to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Child‑Focused Experience

Dependable & Flexible

Positive Attitude

Strong Relationships

Job description

Could you be the caring presence that makes lunchtimes safe, happy, and well-organised? Ready to be a friendly face that makes a big difference? Join Woodlands Primary Academy as a Midday Assistant.

Job Title: Midday Assistant

Location: Woodlands Primary Academy, Bradwell, Norfolk

Salary: Scale B, Point 2 - £24,413 (Actual £3,456)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 6.25 hours, 38 weeks

Application Closing Date: 26th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 26th January 2026

About You:

Woodlands Primary Academy are on the lookout for a caring and dependable Midday Assistant who thrives on making a difference during the school day. You’ll be someone who enjoys working with children, promotes positive behaviour, and ensures a safe and happy lunchtime environment. Whether you’re helping little ones with their lunch or encouraging fun and fair play outside, your presence will help shape a supportive school community.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Health & Safety Awareness: willing to complete training to help keep pupils safe

• Child‑Focused Experience: confident working with children in a school setting

• Dependable & Flexible: able to adapt and step in when needed

• Positive Attitude: brings energy and enthusiasm to the role

• Strong Relationships: builds trust with children and works well with staff and parents

About the Midday Team:

At Woodlands Primary Academy, our Midday Team plays a vital role in the school day. They are a friendly, caring, and dependable group who ensure our children are safe, happy, and well‑supported during lunchtime. From helping younger pupils with their meals to encouraging positive play and behaviour in the playground, the team creates a calm and welcoming environment where every child feels valued. They work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to maintain high standards of care and supervision, always putting the wellbeing of our pupils first.

About Woodlands Primary Academy:

Woodlands is a popular school with a growing reputation for the quality of education it provides. Most of our children start with us in Nursery and continue their journey to the end of year 6. At Woodlands, we are proud to nurture a vibrant, inclusive and values‑driven school community where every child is recognised, supported and inspired to thrive.

We foster respect, responsibility and resilience in our pupils, encouraging them to be thoughtful, independent learners with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of social responsibility. Our creative curriculum, high expectations and stimulating learning environment ensure that all children, regardless of background or ability, are given the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes.

We work in close partnership with families and the wider community, sending a clear and sustained message to every child: you are important, and your contribution matters. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive – designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved – together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you’d like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we’ll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe. We expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.