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 95 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 excellent.

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 and Year 1); Class 2 (Year 2); Class 3 (Years 3 & 4); Class 4 (Years 5 & 6)

We have recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust - a dynamic and supportive trust that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and exceptional outcomes for children. This partnership is key to our vision for the school as we continue to grow and thrive.

At Langham, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our students, be part of a supportive team, and contribute to the development of an exciting new era for our school community.

🏆 Tes Trust of the Year 2025

Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising a growing family of schools across Essex. We are proud to have been named "Tes Trust of the Year" (9 Schools or Fewer) in 2025, a national award that recognises excellence in education, innovation in leadership, and the power of community collaboration.

At the heart of our Trust is a shared belief that every child deserves the best possible education, regardless of the size or location of their school. We work relentlessly to nurture each child's potential and enthusiasm for learning, so that they leave our schools ready to embrace future challenges and make a positive contribution to society.

🔗 To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust - a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex - please visit: https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex