Midday Assistant

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Chelmsford is seeking a Midday Assistant to join their team at Barnes Farm Primary School. The role involves assisting with the management of lunch duties and supervising playground activities to ensure a safe and engaging environment for students. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, be reliable and enthusiastic, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others. This is a permanent position requiring 5 hours of work per week during term time.

Benefits

Personalised CPD program

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Can follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor.
• Able to oversee pupils safely during playground activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the dining hall for a calm lunch experience.
• Engage with pupils positively in the playground.
• Ensure first aid protocols are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Positive engagement

Job description

Overview

Role: Midday Assistant

Contract: Permanent, 38 weeks per year

Hours: 5 Hours (Monday - Friday, 12:15pm - 1:15pm)

Salary: Scale 2 - Point 3, £24,796 - Point 4, £25,185 FTE (Actual Salary - £2,795 - £2,839)

Closing Date: 11 January 2026 at 12 Midday

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Barnes Farm Primary School. The hours of work will be 5 hours per week.

We Are Looking For a Candidate Who

• Can follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.
• Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience.
• Ensure first aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping.
• Implement the safeguarding and Behaviour Policy consistently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to use their own initiative.
• Can creatively manage and implement stimulating activities and play for lunchtime play, in collaboration with other midday colleagues.

We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact Us

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.