Midday Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael's Primary School & Nursery in Colchester is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to supervise pupils at lunchtime, help with eating and socialising, and keep children safe and engaged during play. The role covers the whole school and ARP settings, with training provided and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere.

Hours are 11:40am to 1:20pm, Monday to Friday during term time. This part-time post offers stable hours, a welcoming school community, and opportunities to develop confidence

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and committed to supporting children.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Responsible and reliable.
• Flexible and willing to support all children, including those with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime period, helping with eating, socialising and safety.
• Work across the school, including ARP settings, supporting children with additional needs where appropriate.
• Contribute to a caring and inclusive lunchtime environment as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Team player

Flexible

Education

Experience with additional needs (desirable)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2297-128 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4 - 5

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 20th November 2026

St Michael's is a single form entry school with a Nursery and ARP (Additional Resourced Provision) for 20 children with SLD (Severe Learning difficulty).

Whilst this role is not predominantly working with the children that access our provision, you may be required to support these children aswell.

St Michael's have an expectation that all staff will work with all children as directed, and this may include children who have special educational needs.

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team at St Michael's Primary School & Nursery.

Hours of work11:40am - 1:20pm
Monday to Friday (Term time only)

About the Role:

As a Midday Assistant, you will support pupils during the lunchtime period - helping them with eating, socialising, and ensuring they are safe and engaged during play.

You will work across the school, including supporting children within the ARP, so experience or understanding of working with children with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and committed to supporting children
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible and willing to support all children, including those with complex needs

In return, we offer:

• A 'Good' school as rated by Ofsted in January 2025;
• A committed staff team who genuinely wants the best for our pupils;
• A variety of professional development opportunities;
• Strong support from the Senior Leadership Team and governors;
• A fantastic opportunity to develop skills and knowledge.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Support and training as needed
• The opportunity to make a difference every day

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.