Midday Assistant Permanent contract in Essex

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Barnes Farm Primary School. This is a permanent part‑time role, working 5 hours a week (Monday–Friday, 12.15 pm–1.15 pm). Salary is Scale 2 Point 4 – 5: £2,839–£2,884 per week (£25,185 – £25,583 FTE).

Responsibilities:

• Follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with managing the dining hall to create a calm and enjoyable lunch for pupils.
• Oversee pupils in the playground, ensuring a safe and happy play time experience.
• Ensure first aid protocols are followed, including adherence to record‑keeping.
• Implement the safeguarding and Behaviour Policy consistently.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Use personal initiative to support pupils and maintain classroom standards.
• Creatively manage and implement stimulating activities and play for lunchtime, in collaboration with other midday colleagues.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school.
• Commitment to a personalised programme of CPD.
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible and family‑friendly policies; discussion of flexible working arrangements at hire.
• Benefits platform with valuable discounts.
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• 24/7 GP service.

Contact:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager, on 01245 467474 or by emailing admin@bf-primary.com. While there is a published closing date for this vacancy, the employer reserves the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Application Process:

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for publicly available information on shortlisted candidates.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We seek to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; supporting the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs.