Midday Assistant

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Job Ref No. ECC2606-117S

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 12/04/2026 Midday

Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

Midday Assistant

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate must be able to follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor:

• Overseeing 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.
• Assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.
• Have the ability to use their own initiative and have excellent communication skills.
• Implement the Safeguarding and Behaviour Management Policy consistently.

If you feel you have these qualities, previous school experience is not required, we would love to hear from you. Visits to our school are most welcome please call to arrange a time where we look forward to meeting you.

Online applications only.

At Millhouse we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.

The post is 1 hour and 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday 12.15-1.30pm. Ending 31st August 2026 (Maternity Cover)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants.

Date of interviews – To be confirmed

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.

Current postings:

• Midday Assistant — Lift Hamford, Walton-on-the-Naze — Closing: 01/02/2026 Midnight
• Midday Assistant — Lift Hamford, Walton-on-the-Naze — Closing: 01/02/2026 Midnight
• Midday Assistant — Boxted St Peter\\\’s Church of England Primary School, Colchester — Closing: 02/02/2026 Midnight