Midday Assistant

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Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RP

Tel. No. 01708 443393

Midday Assistant

Hours: 10 hours and 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 1/2 points 3-5 (£28,617 - £29,436) £6,893 - £7,090 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP or July 2026

Purpose of role:

A Midday Assistant (MDA) is part of a team of people who are responsible for pupil supervision during the midday break. The post holder will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the duty member of the Senior Leadership Team and the MDA Manager.

During the midday break the Midday Assistant will be responsible for ensuring:

• The transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground (or other designated area during wet play) and back to class at the end of lunchtime.
• The supervision and support of pupils whilst they eat.
• The promotion and supervision of positive and active play and pupil relationships.
• Health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training).
• Pupil discipline and behaviour management.

We are looking for a committed and passionate Midday Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will be responsible to the MDA Manager and will:

• Have a proven record of and can demonstrate a passion for children’s learning through consistently high quality interactions;
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team;
• Share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals;

We can offer:

• excellent continuing professional development;
• supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
• enthusiastic and well behaved learners, where children are happy and safe;
• friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
• strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;
• a supportive leadership team; and
• a very well resourced school.

For more information please refer to the school website for further details: www.suttonsprimary.co.uk

Please apply online.

Closing Date: 16th June 2026 - 12pm

Interview Date: 25th June 2026