Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 002faa5b-c4b3-4167-b47e-e7bb58002f76 |
Summary
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 details about the role
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
• 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 details about the role
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