Part-time Midday Assistant

St Teresa's; Chipping Ongar; Remote; GBP 2,700 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Chipping Ongar Primary School, part of the Bridge Academy Trust, is seeking a reliable Midday Assistant to join our friendly team. The role focuses on supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe and positive break.

Term-time, 5 hours per week (12:00–13:00, Monday to Friday), permanent part-time position. Full training provided; experience with children is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils' wellbeing during the break.
• Follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2685-122 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3 with Fringe

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

Application Close: 01/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Friday 6th November 2026

Join our talented, supportive and highly motivated team. Staff are very friendly, and workload is always considered. Easily accessed from Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and beyond, Chipping Ongar Primary School is a recently refurbished 1-form entry primary school situated in lush grounds and surrounded by a wide range of wildlife. Our school values are centred entirely around the child, and we pride ourselves on being a positive and respectful environment for children to develop and grow. We have the space and capacity to expertly provide both a safe and stimulating educational experience for all. We have developed a strong, inclusive and inspirational curriculum which is well planned and resourced and where new ideas are welcome.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

About the role

Would you like to be part of a busy and welcoming primary school community?

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to help support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring they have a safe, enjoyable and positive break. The role involves supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour and supporting their wellbeing during this important part of the school day.

Applicants will need to follow the school's health and safety and food hygiene procedures. Experience working with children would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule

5 hours per week, 12:00pm - 13:00pm Monday - Friday

Term time only

Permanent

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to [e-mail]

Further details are available from t: 01277363789 e: [e-mail] w: chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Information about the School

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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.

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