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Midday Assistant

St Antony's Catholic Primary School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5hrs a week, term time only. Monday to Friday 11.50am to 12.20pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LBR 1C

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ensure that the meal arrangements comply with all school policies and provide a safe environment for pupils, including those with special needs.
• Support pupils in meal arrangements.
• Engage in playtime activities with pupils.
• Ensure that the pupils dry their hands.
• Ensure that the pupils move through school quietly and behave in an orderly way in the dining hall.
• Ensure that pupils who have special dietary needs or whose parents have requested a packed lunch, receive the correct meal. Pour water for the pupils.
• Ensure that pupils eat their meal in a socially acceptable way – talking quietly to pupils ether side of them.
• Encourage pupils to be independent in clearing away after a meal. Teach the pupils to keep the floor clean.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Ensure pupils are dressed appropriately for the weather.
• Make sure that toilets are used sensibly.
• Ensure that pupils are not in the building when they should be outside.
• Encourage good behaviour in the playground (follow the appropriate policy).
• Be aware of any pupils with special needs who may need extra awareness in the playground or at lunch.
• During wet lunchtimes: Supervise a class while they play classroom games, draw or finish school work; read a story or play games; ensure equipment is returned to its correct place in an orderly way and in good condition before the start of the afternoon teaching session.
• To recognise and report on child protection issues according to school policy.
• Communicate any general concerns to the class teacher at the end of the lunchtime.
• Prepare, maintain and use resources required to meet requirements and assist pupils in their use.
• Ensure the pupils are always supervised, arrive punctually to their classroom, and the area is tidied up each day. Ensure the playground equipment is used and stored properly.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

• An inclusive environment where every child matters.
• A friendly, supportive and committed staff team and Senior Leadership team.
• Friendly and enthusiastic children.
• A caring, positive and friendly school environment.

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.

Please download an application form and job description from our website http://www.stantonyscatholicps.co.uk/vacancies

Once completed please send to admin@stantonyscps.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

St Antony’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. As part of our safer recruitment checks we will also be carrying out online searches

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Antony's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Antony's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@stantonyscps.co.uk
• Phone number: 02085044706
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-antony-s-catholic-primary-school-woodford-green

St. Antony’s is a popular and successful school with well-behaved and well-motivated children. You will be supported within a friendly and lively team and encouraged to further develop your skills.

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