Job Description

Hours: 7 ½ hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday) 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable, reliable and caring people to join our school as a Midday Assistant. In return we can offer a friendly and supportive environment. Experience of working in a school environment would be preferred but all applications are welcome.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Langham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

With 105 pupils on roll, we are a small school with big ambitions for our children. Every child is known by every member of staff, and behaviour is good to outstanding. We have an involved and supportive governing body and parents. The village of Langham is in the beautiful Dedham Vale area, just to the North East of Colchester and we are within easy reach of the A12. The school is part of a thriving cluster of small schools, with which we work closely to promote wider opportunities for our pupils and provide development for our staff.

We have four classes: Class 1(Reception); Class 2 (Years 1 & 2); Class 3 (Years 3 & 4); Class 4 (Years 5 & 6)

Our parents are extremely supportive and interested in the school. Parents are encouraged to play a full part in their children's education and are kept informed through newsletters about the curriculum and the life of the school. We have an active and hardworking PTA known as the “Friends of Langham School” that organises fundraising and social events. The school enjoys a good relationship with the village Pre-school and has links with the local church and other village organisations. More information about our school can be obtained by visiting our website www.langham.essex.sch.uk