Midday Assistant

John Perry Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8UR

21 days remaining to apply

Job start date
11 May 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 1.5 hours per day (between 11:30am - 1:30pm to be arranged)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Scale 1 (Point 1b) pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

John Perry Primary School is a popular 3 form entry primary school. We have wonderful, well-motivated pupils, enthusiastic and committed staff, inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and excellent links with the community.

We are seeking to appoint motivated Midday Assistants to join our team and support the school in improving the experiences of all the pupils at our diverse school.

The successful candidates will work closely pupils and facilitate them at lunchtime. The role will include helping maintain good order, as well as developing positive relationships.

The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• An understanding of children’s needs.

• A quiet but firm manner with children.

• An ability to work co-operatively in a team.

• Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt to change quickly.

• Tactful, caring and able to maintain confidentiality.

• Punctuality and good attendance.

• Ensuring the safeguarding of pupils at all times.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A supportive and forward looking staff and Governing Body.

• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants.