Midday Assistant

Wanstead Church School, London, E11 2SS

37 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: The working hours are 11.50am - 1.10pm daily (6.75 hours per week)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2027
• Pay scale: LBR 1C Points 2-3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, creative and highly-motivated Midday Assistant.

The successful candidate will supervise our wonderful children during lunchtimes.

The role will include organising and leading outdoor play as well as supervising the children in the dining hall while they eat.

The successful candidate will:

• have a proven track record of working successfully with children
• be committed to providing the best opportunities for all children
• be a positive role model who inspires and motivates children
• be flexible, creative and enthusiastic!

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate can expect:

• an experienced mentor to guide and support you in your new role
• opportunities for continuing professional development
• to be part of a thriving, happy and family-centred school team.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Midday Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wanstead Church School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead Church School website
• Email address: admin.wansteadchurchsch@redbridge.gov.uk
• Phone number: 0208 989 6001
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-church-school

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Arranging a visit to Wanstead Church School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.wansteadchurchsch@redbridge.gov.uk.

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