Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor
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Overview
Contract: FTC until 22 July 2026. Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks). Hours: 20 hours TA and 4 hours MDMS per week, 8:45am-3:15pm, 4 days a week (days to be confirmed). Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £13,512 per annum. Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Are you calm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely? Are you able to create a positive learning environment? Can you support the running of midday meals?
We are an award-winning Academy recruiting a Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor to work as part of the support team.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience of establishing positive relationships with students and empathising with their needs (desirable)
* Knowledge of SEN (desirable)
* Maths and English GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent
* Confident in supervising children during activities indoors and outdoors
* Patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
About Lindfield Primary Academy
Lindfield Primary Academy provides a happy and welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 11, where learning is fun and engaging. The on-site Forest School supports children’s confidence, self-esteem and social skills. The academy has a total capacity of 660 pupils.
Benefits
* Automatic annual pay increments; cost of living awards are reviewed annually
* Generous Pension: Employer contribution rate of 22.7%
* Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays
* Health and Wellbeing: wellbeing initiatives including onsite Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health Ambassadors
* Personal Development Day: one day annually for personal development
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free and confidential counselling services
* Cycle to Work: £2K loan to purchase a bicycle
* Retail Discount: discounts with retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service; Blue Light Discount Scheme eligibility
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and related amendments. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information available on request.
How to Apply / Contact
Visit Lindfield Primary Academy for more information, to download the attached job description and candidate pack. For informal discussion, contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager, at c.newton@lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk.
Key Dates
Closing date: 21 September 2025
Interview date: TBC
Proposed start date: ASAP
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