Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E11 2SS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2a00c875-a63a-4f9b-84fa-98060eccc2eb |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.