Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hadleigh is looking for a committed Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during their lunch-time break. This part-time role involves working 1 hour and 15 minutes a day from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, during term time. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and possess the ability to engage them through rich play experiences. The position offers a nurturing community environment that prioritizes safeguarding.

Benefits

High levels of professional support and development

Welcoming, caring community environment

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and committed.
• Ability to supervise pupils during the lunch-time break.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunch-time break.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Ability to engage children through rich play experiences

Personal drive and determination

Job description

Overview

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: TBC

Required as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Midday Assistant to provide supervision of pupils during the lunch-time break.

Normal hours of work will be 1 hour and 15 minutes per day, from 12.00 p.m. to 13.15 p.m., Monday to Friday, term time only.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunch-time break.

Qualifications / Requirements

• a passion for working with children
• the ability to engage children through rich play experiences and opportunities
• personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards.

Hadleigh Junior School offers

• a welcoming, caring community environment, in which to learn and develop
• a strong vision, driven by values and principles adopted by all stakeholders
• a commitment to deliver continuous improvement and inspiration for our learners
• high levels of professional support and development.

Safeguarding and equality commitments

Hadleigh Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [e-mail]

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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