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MiddayAssistant
Scale 2, Pt4,commencing 3rd September 2026.
£25,185.00 FTE, Pro Rata Salary £2,129.56
Part-time - permanent contract
1 hour15 minutes per day - 3 days per week - Monday/Thursday/Friday
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school 15 minutes from Halstead, Essex. We are very proud of our friendly, small school. Many visitors comment on the happy and warm feeling they get as they look around, and the children clearly care for one another. Ridgewell is proud to be a church school. We have a strong Christian ethos and we always strive for success. We are an Academy and are part of theDioceseofChelmsfordVineSchoolsTrust. At Ridgewell, every child is supported to achieve their best and to become an independent, ambitious learner with a spirit of adventure.
The role of a Mid Day Assistant is crucial for maintaining a safe and organized environment during lunchtime. In this role, you will be required to: Supervising Students During Lunchtime: Ensuring that students are safe and well-behaved while eating lunch in the school hall.
Playground Supervision: Monitoring students during outdoor playtime after lunch, ensuring they follow school rules, play safely, and resolve any conflicts that arise.
Ensuring Safety and Well-being: Checking that students are comfortable and healthy, assisting
with minor first aid if necessary, and making sure children are properly supervised at all times.
Supporting Positive Behaviour: Encouraging positive social behaviour, resolving minor conflicts between students, and promoting good manners, fairness, and respect.
RidgewellPrimary School offers:
• friendly, polite and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team
• support and professional development opportunities
• a happy working environment
Detailed information about the position can be found in the attached Key Information Sheet and jobdescription / person specification.
Visits to the school are highly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please email admin.ridgewell@dcvst.org to arrange a visit.
Ridgewell Church of England (VA) Primary School
Church Lane
Ridgewell
Halstead, Essex, CO9 4SA
Tel: 01440 785364
Email: admin.ridgewell@dcvst.org
Web: www.ridgewell.essex.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Kirsty Stuart
The closing date for applications is Midnight on 5th July 2026.
Interviews will be held - Week commencing 6th July 2026
The position start date is 3rd September 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ridgewell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
At Ridgewell C of E Primary school, within a Christian environment, we:
· help children develop into happy, healthy, independent and confident people with self-discipline and respect for themselves and others;
· ensure that learning is fun, exciting, creative and accessible to all;
· provide teaching of the highest quality so that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential and develop secure foundations in learning that will last throughout their lives;
· encourage high standards in our school by valuing individual effort, recognising progress and rewarding success so that children are motivated and enthusiastic about their learning;
· work in close partnership with parents, the Church and members of the wider community to maintain high expectations in behavior and standards and to foster community cohesion;
· continually develop our learning environment so that it is a safe, stimulating and exciting place where children enjoy developing their mental and physical abilities.