Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated and caring Midday Assistant to join their team. The role involves overseeing lunchtime activities and ensuring safety in the playground for students. This part-time position offers 5 hours a week, making it suitable for those looking to make a difference during school hours. The school is committed to providing a supportive work environment and encourages early applications as they may close the advert early.

Benefits

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the dining hall.
• Oversee pupils in the playground to ensure safety.
• Implement stimulating activities during lunchtime.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use own initiative

Experience with first aid protocols

Ability to engage positively with children

Job description

Barnes Farm Primary School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC2928-68S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3 - 4 (£24796 - £25185 FTE)

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

Application Close: 24/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 27th February 2026

Contract: Permanent, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Midday 24th February 2026

Interviews: 27th February 2026

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Barnes Farm Primary School. The hours of work will be 5 hours per week, 12.15pm - 1.15pm.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Can follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.
• Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience.
• Ensure first aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping.
• Implement the safeguarding and Behaviour Policy consistently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have the ability to use their own initiative.
• Can creatively manage and implement stimulating activities and play for lunchtime play, in collaboration with other midday colleagues.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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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