Midday Assistant

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

• Employer: St Edward's C of E Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/343933

St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Closing on 18/09/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

Diocese of Chelmsford & London Borough of Havering

St Edward's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

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Head Teacher:Chris Speller

MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Hours:1.5hrs between 11:30am - 1:30pm daily, term time only, 7.5hpw

Contract:Permanent Position

Start Date:October 2026

St Edward’s is a very special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. Our staff, parents, and our governors are very proud of our school with its excellent team of dedicated teachers, support staff and its enthusiastic and caring children. All come together to create a lively and engaging atmosphere in which to work, teach and learn. Whilst we are inclusive in appointing staff of all faiths and none, we require staff to uphold and participate in our school’s Christian life.

Our children are keen to learn and to be involved in the running of their school. A walk through the school will allow you to see their amazing artwork and sporting achievements and their views are aired and shared via our various pupil voice groups.

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our hard-working, enthusiastic team of Midday Assistants who make lunchtimes happy, productive and safe for all of our children. You will be asked to help with:

• the transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground;
• supervising and supporting pupils whilst they eat;
• promoting and supervising positive and active play and pupil relationships;
• health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training);
• pupil discipline and behaviour management;
• assisting pupils with their medical, physical and care needs, where appropriate.

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.