Midday Assistant

7.5 hours per week. 11:30am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday. St Mary's Hare Park School, South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH.

Hours: 1.5 hours per day (between 11:30am - 1:00pm), Monday to Friday, term time only (7.5 hours per week).

Working Weeks: 35 weeks per year.

Contract: Permanent / Part Time.

Start Date: September 2026.

St Mary's Hare Park School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive lunchtime team from September 2026. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our pupils have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime. You will help create a positive environment where children feel supported, cared for and encouraged to develop positive relationships with their peers.

Duties will include:

• Supervising children as they move between classrooms, the dining hall and the playground.
• Promoting positive behaviour, active play and respectful relationships.
• Providing basic First Aid where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils with their medical, physical or personal care needs, where required.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the lunchtime period.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.
• Is caring, patient and approachable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Shares the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Visits to the School:

We warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office. Visits are by appointment only.

St Mary's Hare Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community and supports the needs of all our pupils.

Safeguarding:

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore, Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities:

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.