Midday Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leyton, Not recorded, E10 6EJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4352c169-55cd-494b-9a26-d44275e98f0e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Under the direction of the midday supervisor, phase leader & leadership team, to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence. To ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy. To engage with children in play and ensure playground equipment is used safely and appropriately. To ensure playground equipment is stored correctly and securely. To put out equipment at the beginning of the lunchtime and ensure it is put away at the end of lunchtime.
Midday Assistants have a shared role within the school in helping to raise the social achievements of pupils. They are responsible for ensuring that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all the children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.
What the school offers its staff
Sybourn Primary has recently had our Ofsted Inspection and have been awarded an outstanding. Weserve a multi-cultural community in Waltham Forest and work in partnership with The Lion AcademyTrust.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.
Under the direction of the midday supervisor, phase leader & leadership team, to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence. To ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy. To engage with children in play and ensure playground equipment is used safely and appropriately. To ensure playground equipment is stored correctly and securely. To put out equipment at the beginning of the lunchtime and ensure it is put away at the end of lunchtime.
Midday Assistants have a shared role within the school in helping to raise the social achievements of pupils. They are responsible for ensuring that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all the children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.
What the school offers its staff
Sybourn Primary has recently had our Ofsted Inspection and have been awarded an outstanding. Weserve a multi-cultural community in Waltham Forest and work in partnership with The Lion AcademyTrust.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.