Midday Assistant and LSA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Waltham C of E Primary School is seeking a friendly Midday Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join our caring team during term-time lunchtimes. This role combines midday supervision with a small number of LSA hours, with exact hours discussed at interview.

You will support lunchtime activities, supervise dining and play areas, encourage positive behaviour, assist younger pupils with meals, and work under the direction of the class teacher to help pupils learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable with children.
• Experience with children is an advantage, training provided.
• Willing to learn and undertake safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtimes to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Supervise the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive behaviour, cooperation and friendly play.
• Support younger children with their meals where needed.
• Provide additional support to pupils during learning activities under the class teacher.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support pupils' needs.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Flexibility

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3217-136S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4-5

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours: Part-time, term-time only
Contract: Monday to Friday lunchtimes with additional LSA hours to be discussed
Salary: Essex Local Government Pay Scale, dependent on hours worked

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable person who enjoys working with children?

Great Waltham C of E Primary School is looking for a friendly and dedicated Midday Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys helping children learn, play and develop in a happy, safe and nurturing school environment. The role will combine midday supervision duties with a small number of additional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) hours. The exact LSA hours and working pattern will be discussed at interview.

The role will include:

Supporting children during lunchtime, helping to make lunchtimes happy, safe and enjoyable.
Supervising children in the dining hall and playground.
Encouraging positive behaviour, cooperation and friendly play.
Supporting younger children with their meals where needed.
Providing additional support to pupils during learning activities, working under the direction of the class teacher.
Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff to support the needs of our pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a caring, patient and positive approach to working with children.
• Can build warm, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Communicates well with children and adults.
• Is willing to learn and undertake any training required.
• Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and a genuine interest in helping children thrive are just as important. Support and training will be provided.

At Great Waltham, we are proud of our welcoming and inclusive school community, where children are encouraged to flourish and feel valued.

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of our children is at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and children's barred list check where applicable.

The school reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed, so early applications are encouraged.

Information about the School

Great Waltham Church of England VC Primary School is situated in the pretty village of Great Waltham catering for pupils from 4 - 11. The school was built in 1865 and has wonderful character and beautiful grounds.

Our school vision is 'Let all that you do be done in love'.

At the end of their time at Great Waltham Primary School, we aspire for all our children to have:

• Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
• Developed a strong set of practical, social and emotional life skills.
• Developed, through the teaching of our Christian and British values, self-respect and respect for others, whatever theirability, race, religion or culture.
• Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both forthemselves and others.

We pride ourselves in creating a caring environment based on Christian values which allows children to reach their full academic, social, moral and physical potential. The ethos of the school is to ASPIRE which is an acronym for Aspiration, Strength, Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Empathy, all staff and children hold these values dearly.

https://www.greatwaltham.school/gdpr

or call 01245 360395 if you are unable to access the internet.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Nichola Goodwin - School Business Manager
South Street
Great Waltham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 1DF Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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