Midday Assistant

Barnes Farm Primary School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Midday Assistant on a fixed-term contract to assist in the dining hall and playground. The role involves engaging with pupils and ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be willing to follow guidance. A commitment to safeguarding is essential. This position offers a supportive work culture and access to employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to employee benefits platform

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and behaviour policy implementation.
• Ability to engage positively with pupils during lunchtime.
• Knowledge of first aid protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the dining hall.
• Oversee pupils in the playground.
• Implement stimulating activities during playtime.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow guidance

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Role: Midday Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026, 38 weeks per year

Hours: 5 hours per week (12:15pm – 1:15pm)

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

Closing Date: 29 September 2025 at 12:00 Midday

Responsibilities

• Follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for pupils.
• Oversee pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy playtime experience.
• Ensure first aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping.
• Implement the safeguarding and Behaviour Policy consistently.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Use own initiative where appropriate.
• 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 programme of CPD.
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible and family friendly policies with openness to flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform offering valuable discounts.
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, and 24/7 GP.

How to apply

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 strongly encouraged.

Equality, safeguarding and recruitment

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed 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; and upholding the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to 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 DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership conducts online information checks on shortlisted candidates. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.