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Job Ref No. ECC3790-114 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 1 Band 2
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 10th June 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 04/06/2026
We currently have a vacancy in our happy mid-day team of 7 MDAs supported by a Senior MDA who wants the very best for her staff team and understands their role. Our school is a small Catholic Primary school in the centre of Braintree town. The children are well-behaved and enjoy their lunchtimes to play and eat their lunch together. They are polite and have good manners and soon build great relationships with the mid-day staff who are keen to help and guide them.
The hours are 11.55 - 1.25 pm Monday to Friday.
Duties will include:
* assisting children choosing and eating their meal
* supervising children in playground and field
* guide play and assist with games and activities
* assisting with clearing tables and cleaning the dining hall
Please see job description/person specification for further details
A uniform tabard and training will be provided.
To apply please use the Essex form and return to us by e mail to admin@st-francis.essex.sch.uk
The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS and completion of a disqualification by association form, medical check and two references and other relevant background checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A DBS check, medical clearance and references are required for appointment to this post.
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.
Mrs S Miller
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Gilchrist Way, Braintree
Essex, CM7 2SY Telephone: 01376 320440
Email: admin@st-francis.essex.sch.uk
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