Midday Assistant with Premises Support

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The working pattern consists of the core Midday Assistant hours of 12.00-1.30pm, Monday-Friday; plus an additional 3 hours per week which will be agreed during interview.
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £5,678.82
Pay scale: Scale 2, SCP 4-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a friendly and effective Midday Assistant to join our team, who will also carry out some basic premises support tasks. The successful applicant must promote positive behaviour and will need to ensure the safety and good conduct of pupils in both the dinner hall and outside areas. They should enjoy working with children and have good communication skills. In addition, the role includes providing premises support, such as testing fire alarms and emergency lighting.

The working pattern consists of the core Midday Assistant hours of 12.00-1.30pm, Monday-Friday; plus an additional 3 hours per week which will be agreed during interview.

The successful candidate must:

Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to confidently assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.
Collaborate with other midday colleagues and senior staff to creatively manage and implement interesting and stimulating activities for lunchtime play.
Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience.
Good organisational and communication skills.
GCSE standard, or equivalent, Maths and English would be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Great Chesterford C. of E. Primary Academy has a strong focus on promoting Christian values and is part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, please visithttp://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk.School visits are welcome and can be arranged via the school office on 01799 530292.

Please email your application or further queries tosdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk

Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website.

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Interviews: 7 May 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.