Overview
Midday Assistant – Quilters Infants and Junior School
Job Ref No. ECC2181-25 | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3-4
Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/09/2025 Midnight | Date of Interviews: TBC
We require an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Midday Assistant (MDA) to work during the lunch hour for 5 days per week, serving dinners and carrying out playground duties.
Training will be provided. Monday - Friday term time only, approx. 7 hours 12:00pm – 1:15pm. Exact hours will be role dependent.
Salary: Scale 2 (approx £12.42 per hour).
We are an outstanding school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. You will work in partnership with class teachers and the SENCO, to work to support codes of practice, school policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Support children during lunchtime, including serving meals and supervising playtime.
* Demonstrate strong behaviour management by maintaining a calm, safe environment.
* Work flexibly and use initiative to assist pupils and staff as required.
* Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO to support school policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* Experience of supporting children
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
* Commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
* Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
* Flexible and proactive with the ability to use own initiative
* Willing to undertake training and support individual needs
Further Information
Working weeks per year: 38 weeks
Holiday entitlement: 5.5 weeks
The successful candidate will work during each week of term time excluding non-pupil days. Holidays are to be taken during school closure periods; there is no entitlement to take holiday during term time.
Pay and Conditions
This post is paid on Pay Scale 2. Employees are paid monthly in twelve equal monthly payments per year. All individuals will be required to satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period.
Safeguarding
Quilters Federation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. The post is subject to a satisfactory disqualification declaration, DBS clearance, social media checks, references and medical checks.
We will interview successful candidates as they apply and may close the applications early. 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.
Applications
Close dates for current posts:
* Midday Assistant – St John’s Church of England Primary School; Buckhurst Hill — Closing: 04/09/2025
* Midday Assistant – Thameside Primary School, Grays — Closing: 05/09/2025
* Midday Assistant – Boxted St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, Colchester — Closing: 05/09/2025
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