Midday Assistant

Hilldene Primary School; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 2,300 - 2,900; Full time

Job summary

Hilldene Primary School in Havering is seeking a Midday Assistant to join a caring team. The role runs 5 hours per week (12:10–13:10), Monday to Friday during school lunchtimes, with a permanent contract and start ASAP.

You will engage pupils, encourage participation in lunchtime activities and promote positive social interaction. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, approachable and calm, helping create a welcoming lunchtime experience and contributing to a safe, supportive

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and approachable with children.
• Calm, positive outlook and reliable team member.
• Able to engage children during lunchtime activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage, motivate and encourage students to participate in lunchtime activities.
• Promote good social interaction among pupils during lunchtime.
• Support supervision and safety during lunch period.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Calm demeanor

Job description

5 hours per week. 12.10pm to 1.10pm daily.

Hilldene Primary School

Grange Road

Romford

RM3 7DU

Tel:[phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Hours: 5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (12.10 - 13.10 daily)

Contract:Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant who is enthusiastic and approachable to join our caring team. We endeavour to make the children's lunchtime experience both positive and active.

The successful applicant will engage, motivate and encourage students to participate in lunchtime activities, whilst promoting good social interaction. They will need to be calm, approachable and have a positive outlook.

As a school we will be able to offer a friendly and welcoming work environment with the opportunity for training.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 - 12 noon

Interview Date: W/c 19th October 2026

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.