Midday Assistant

Hours: 10 hours and 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP or July 2026

Purpose of role

A Midday Assistant (MDA) is part of a team of people who are responsible for pupil supervision during the midday break. The post holder will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the duty member of the Senior Leadership Team and the MDA Manager. During the midday break the Midday Assistant will be responsible for ensuring:

• The transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground (or other designated area during wet play) and back to class at the end of lunchtime.
• The supervision and support of pupils whilst they eat.
• The promotion and supervision of positive and active play and pupil relationships.
• Health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training).
• Pupil discipline and behaviour management.

We are looking for a committed and passionate Midday Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will be responsible to the MDA Manager and will:

• Have a proven record of and can demonstrate a passion for children’s learning through consistently high quality interactions;
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team;
• Share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals;

We can offer:

• Supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved learners, where children are happy and safe;
• Friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
• Strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;

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. 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.