Midday Assistant

More than one location, Lion Academy Trust

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5hrs p/week (11:45-13:15)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,221-£28,617

What skills and experience we're looking for

Under the direction of the midday supervisor, phase leader & leadership team, to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence. To ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy. To engage with children in play and ensure playground equipment is used safely and appropriately. To ensure playground equipment is stored correctly and securely. To put out equipment at the beginning of the lunchtime and ensure it is put away at the end of lunchtime.

Midday Assistants have a shared role within the school in helping to raise the social achievements of pupils. They are responsible for ensuring that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all the children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.

What the school offers its staff

Sybourn Primary has recently had our Ofsted Inspection and have been awarded an outstanding. Weserve a multi-cultural community in Waltham Forest and work in partnership with The Lion AcademyTrust.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lion Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Lion Academy Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@sybournprimary.net
• Phone number: 020 8539 4110
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lion-academy-trust

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for taking the time to look at roles at the Lion Academy Trust. I am extremely proud of what our teams do on a daily basis - from teaching in classes that cater for the broadest range of needs and abilities through to the support teams that make sure that everything runs smoothly and ensures that our pupils, staff and visitors experience the very best of what primary-phase education can offer.

By seeking to engage with the Trust in applying for a new role, I would encourage you to explore our websites, social media feeds and where possible, speak to our staff about working for the Lion Academy Trust. We have high standards and expectations and work hard to make sure every pupil is afforded the education they deserve - but we cherish the staff we have and work as hard to ensure that we support and develop all our teams to achieve their full potential.

You will find all the details you need in the materials provided for each role. If you are looking for an employer that will match and exceed your ambition to positively change the lives of the pupils and communities we serve, then the Lion Academy Trust may well be the employer for you.

Good luck on your journey to finding the right job and the next steps in your career.

Justin James,
Chief Executive Officer

School Details

Sybourn Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 516 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sybourn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sybourn-primary-school

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