Midday Assistants

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational partnership in South Woodham Ferrers is seeking Midday Assistants to support children during lunchtimes and playtimes. This part-time role involves supervising and engaging with pupils to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and caring individuals who enjoy working with children and can foster positive social interactions.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and caring approach towards children.
• Ability to promote positive play and cooperation.
• Experience in supervising children during meals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear tables in the dining hall.
• Supervise pupils, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
• Engage with children during outdoor play.

Job description

Overview

MIDDAY ASSISTANTS - Term Time Only

Contract: Part time/Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday and Friday 11:55 AM - 1:10 PM (2.5 hours a week)

Working Weeks: 38 Weeks (term time)

Salary: Scale 2 Points 3-4 £1397.78 - £1419.76 pa

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistants to join our team. This is a vital role in the school day, helping ensure that lunchtimes are calm, safe, and enjoyable for all our pupils. Whether helping younger children with their meals, encouraging positive play, or supporting transitions in the hall, your presence and engagement will make a real difference.

Woodville School is a ‘Good’ two form entry School offering a broad, progressive and exciting Curriculum. Our core values of Achieve, Inspire and Respect underpin everything we do. We promote the Growth Mindset and encourage our pupils to have a ‘voice’ in the school.

We are a supportive and happy team of staff with enthusiastic, happy pupils who are eager to learn. We are a Thrive School and place wellbeing for all as a high priority.

Responsibilities

During Lunch Service:

• Set up and clear down tables and equipment in the dining hall before and after meals.
• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, ensuring a calm, safe, and respectful environment.
• Help younger children with tasks such as cutting up food and using cutlery.
• Work closely with the midday team to support smooth movement between the hall and kitchen.
• Promote good manners and encourage positive social interaction.

Outdoors and Play:

• Engage with children during outdoor play, promoting inclusive and creative games.
• Be proactive in encouraging kindness, cooperation, and active play.
• Help to ensure that all children feel seen, safe, and included in activities.

Application & Further Information

Please contact the school on email – [e-mail] or phone number - 01245321755 to arrange a visit or discuss the position further.

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 therefore strongly encouraged.

About The Trust & Equal Opportunities

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools 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 where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
• and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the 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 disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.