Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Dedham; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Dedham is looking for a dedicated Midday Assistant to supervise students during lunch hours. The role involves setting up for lunch, engaging with children, and maintaining a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have a caring approach, a good sense of humour, and flexibility in their duties. This part-time position offers an actual salary of £2232 annually, working term-time only, with a supportive and innovative team focused on the development of students.

Benefits

Warm, welcoming environment

Supportive team of teachers and staff

Qualifications

• Dedicated, positive and flexible personality.
• Ability to supervise and engage with children during lunch breaks.
• Support for the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment for lunch.
• Supervise play and engage with children.
• Clear up equipment after lunch.

Skills

Caring and sensitive approach

Patient and positive attitude

Good sense of humour

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC3022-110 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: TA Scale 3 Points 5

Position Start Date: 02/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 9th January 2026

11:50am-1:20pm three days per week (Monday-Wednesday) term time only (38 working weeks per year).

Actual salary: £2232 per annum.

Dedham Primary School is seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Duties will involve setting up equipment ready for the beginning of lunch, supervising play and engaging with children during lunch break and clearing up equipment at the end of lunch.

We are a good school with well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn. All members of our school community are strongly encouraged to be both innovative and creative in their roles and are supported to reach their own potential.

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing all to be a light to the world.
• A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.

The successful candidate will:

• Be dedicated, positive and flexible
• Have a caring and sensitive approach
• Have a patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour
• Support the Christian ethos of the school

“Pupils thrive at Dedham Primary School. The school's exceptional personal development provision ensures they become resilient, confident young people.” Ofsted, June 2024

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office to arrange a visit. Please email [e-mail].

Start date dependent on references, notice periods and DBS checks.

‘Dedham C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding principles and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references, online checks and medical clearance.’

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.

Janice Barker
Parsons Field
Dedham, Colchester
Essex, CO7 6BZTelephone: 01206 322242
Email: [e-mail]

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