Midday Assistant
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, Essex, CO6 2HA2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part Time: 5 days per week, 45 minutes per day (12:30-13:15) Term time only. Pay Range: Scale 2, point 3-4 Salary Range: Actual salary £2,031.64 - £2,063.52. FTE £24,027 - £24,404 This role also includes 2 hours per week Teaching Assistant to assist in class (1 hour a day x2 13:15-14:15) this is paid at scale 3 point 5-6 with an actual salary of £1,117.95 - £1,135.67. Please see separate job description and person specification.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
Actual salary
- £2,031.64 - £2,063.52.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to help ensure our children have a safe, happy, and well-managed lunchtime.
This is a vital role within our school, supporting both the dining and playtime experiences for our pupils. If you enjoy working with children, are a good team player, and have the energy to make lunchtimes fun and positive, we’d love to hear from you.
This role also includes 2 hours per week Teaching Assistant to assist in class (1 hour a day x2 13:15-14:15) this is paid at scale 3 point 5-6 with an actual salary of £1,117.95 - £1,135.67. Please see separate job description and person specification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising children during lunch in the dining hall, ensuring a calm and pleasant environment
- Supporting children with routines such as lining up, eating, and clearing away
- Cleaning and wiping down tables and tidying the lunch area after use
- Leading and encouraging safe, inclusive play in the playground or indoor areas during wet weather
- Managing behaviour positively, in line with school policies
- Providing basic first aid (training can be provided if needed)
- Communicating effectively with children and colleagues
- Ensuring all pupils are safe, engaged, and supported during lunch
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive in a school environment
- Has a calm, friendly, and approachable manner
- Is proactive and able to show initiative when supervising and engaging pupils
- Understands the importance of good behaviour and knows how to manage it fairly and consistently
- Works well as part of a team
- Holds a valid first aid certificate (or is willing to undertake training)
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- Friendly, well-behaved children who enjoy school life
- Supportive colleagues and leadership team
- Training opportunities, including first aid and behaviour management
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lucy.taylor@dcvst.org
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 105 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- lucy.taylor@dcvst.org
- Phone number
- 01787222717
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School is set in the heart of the Essex countryside, serving a thriving rural community. With a welcoming and inclusive ethos, the school is committed to providing high-quality education within a Christian framework. Pupils are encouraged to explore, question, and achieve their full potential across a broad curriculum. Community involvement is central to school life, with strong links to the local church and parental engagement. The school benefits from a beautiful village location near Halstead, offering a peaceful learning environment with strong community ties. Staff are supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team. Joining Colne Engaine offers educators the opportunity to work in a school where children are known as individuals and encouraged to shine.
Are you passionate about teaching and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and nurturing environment? Join us at Colne Engaine, part of the Vine Schools Trust, where we empower all to flourish. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive school community that values excellence, creativity, and personal growth. If you are ready to engage and support our pupils, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The Vine Schools Trust is a Church of England multi-academy trust comprising 21 Primary schools. As part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, our mission is to inspire and support every child to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. Our vision and values are rooted in our strong Christian ethos, where we Empower All to Flourish, Deliver Ambition, Celebrate Uniqueness, Develop Faith, and Serve Local Communities.
Arranging a visit to Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lucy.taylor@dcvst.org.
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