Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Witham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Witham is seeking a part-time midday assistant to help manage children during their lunch break. The role involves assisting with meal selection, ensuring good order in the dining area, and providing basic first aid when necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to establish rapport with children, and a commitment to their wellbeing. This position requires UK residency and the completion of a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Commitment to equality and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with meal selection and eating.
• Clear tables and manage spills.
• Administer first aid and recordkeeping.
• Lead games and activities as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to establish rapport

Time management

Basic first aid

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2757-63S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: S1 P2

Position Start Date: 03/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 24.02-25.02.26

Job Purpose
Acting as part of a team, to take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the midday break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions.

Duties

• To assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall, sandwich room.
• To assist children with eating their meal if applicable.
• To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.
• To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.
• To administer basic first aid as required.
• To keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed, together with any other relevant records that may be needed.
• To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.
• Where necessary and appropriate to lead games and activities with the children.
• To alert Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Head of School / Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children

Working with others

• Working with partners
• Understand the role of others working in the school

Relationships

• Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
• Ability to work effectively with other adults in school
• Ability to provide timely and accurate information

Responsibilities

• Organisational skills, good organisational skills

Time Management

• Ability to manage own time effectively.

Creativity - ability to follow instructions

General

• Equalities - Demonstrate a commitment to equality
• Health & Safety - Basic understanding of Health & Safety
• Child Protection - Understand and implement child protection procedures
• Confidentiality/Data Protection - Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent
• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning
• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively
• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community
• Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment
• Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice
• Personal and professional development for all members of staff
• Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe:

• That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be
• That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute
• In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment
• In working together and sharing best practice
• In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools
• In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.

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.

Michael Wood
Conrad Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 2SD Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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