Part-time Midday Assistant

St Teresa's; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Roseacres is seeking kind, firm but fair midday assistants to support pupils at lunch time in the dining hall and playground, with responsibility for administering minor first aid when required. You will supervise pupils, model safe behaviours, and encourage positive social interaction during meals and play.

The role requires adherence to safeguarding and school policies, and you will help children make safe choices while promoting wellbeing.

Job description

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 07/10/2026 Shortlisting Starts: 02/10/2026

Lunchtime is an important time of the day. Children can have greater freedom to play, socialise and learn new games. We need kind, 'firm but fair', positive adults to help support and guide our children to learn essential life skills, e.g. sharing, team work, self-care.

The role provides support to the pupils at lunch time in the dining hall and the playground with the added responsibility of administering minor first aid when required. Pupils will be supervised as well as encouraged to be responsible, following the school code. Children will be encouraged to make 'good choices' that will keep themselves and others safe and happy.

Midday assistants oversee the eating of food (either packed lunch or hot school meal), offer assistance with cutting as required and model expected behaviours. The team will teach pupils games and oversee the safe use of playground equipment. The team will follow the school policies and procedures, especially in relation to Safeguarding / Child Protection, Anti- Bullying and Behaviour, PSHE, Health Safety and Wellbeing, and Administering Medicines and First Aid.

Information about the School

Roseacres may be a relatively young school - opening its doors in September 2015 with just 33 pupils, it has rapidly grown into a thriving learning community. Today, with nearly 200 pupils across seven classes, the school proudly supports children from Year R through to Year 6.

Situated on the former site of Takeley Primary - now relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in Priors Green, Little Canfield -Roseacres has become an important part of the local landscape. As Takeley village continues to evolve and expand, the demand for primary school places has risen significantly, and Roseacres stands at the heart of meeting that need, growing alongside the community it serves.

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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Rachel Kelly
Roseacres
Takeley, Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire, CM22 6QY Telephone: [phone]
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