Midday Assistant (MDA)

Cann Hall Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £5,879.69 - £5,972.57 Annually (Actual)

Midday Assistant (MDA) job summary

MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Apply by: Midnight 30th October 2026

Start Date: As soon as references and checks are complete. ASAP.

Salary: Scale 2 , Spine point 4-5, Actual Salary £5,879-£5,972 per annum

Location: Cann Hall Primary School

Contract type:Permanent, 38 weeks per year - term time only.

Hours: 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day.

This role is based at Cann Hall Primary School

We are looking for a motivated person to join our friendly Lunchtime Supervision team as a Midday Assistant for two hours each day, Monday to Friday (term time only) over the lunchtime period.

The role involves a variety of responsibilities which include:

Playground supervision, dining hall duties and wet break supervision in class

Promoting ‘Positive Play’ ensuring productive lunchtime activities for pupils, including the ability to make suggestions and involve yourself in activities

Ensuring that good order is maintained in accordance with Cann Hall’s Positive Behaviour and Confidentiality Policies

Administering basic first aid and keeping records of accidents, liaising with other staff as necessary

Assisting with ancillary duties e.g. cleaning up spillages, wiping tables etc.

Supporting healthy eating

Supervising and supporting play activities and encouraging children to participate in lunchtime activities

Flexibility to work with children from Reception to Year 6

Ensuring the safety and welfare of all our pupils.

As a member of our team, you will:

Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children.

Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning

Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process

Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: all achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.

Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

• Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice

• Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools

• Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

• You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

Our offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Access to a structured programme of professional development

• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes

• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Visits are welcomed. Please contact cannhall@compassps.uk to arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 30th October 2026

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cann Hall Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cann Hall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cann-hall-primary-school-clacton-on-sea

Cann Hall Primary School, part of CHANGE Schools Partnership is situated on a popular residential estate, a few miles from Clacton town centre, the railway station and the sea front.

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