Job Description

Midday Assistant

Part Time - 5 hours per week - 12:15 - 13:15, Monday - Friday

38 Working Weeks (Term Time only)

£25,525 - £25,914 pro rata (actual salary £2,877 - £2,921)

Grange Primary School is a 1.5 form entry primary school in Wickford with well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn and incredibly supportive parents and governors. At Grange Primary School, our aim is to create a welcoming and supportive ethos for staff and pupils.

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 12:15 - 13:15.

The successful candidate must:

Be able to follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall and playground to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.

In collaboration with other midday colleagues, sports coaches and senior staff creatively manage and implement interesting and stimulating activities for lunchtime play.
Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience. Ensure First Aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping.Implement the Safeguarding Policy consistently; understanding the benefit of restorative and therapeutic behaviour approaches.
Have excellent communication skills.Have the ability to use their own initiative.

If you are interested in applying or would like a tour of the school beforehand, please contact Mrs Fealy at the school on 01268 734420.

Deadline for applications: midnight on Sunday 19th October 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2025

Start date:November (subject to checks being carried out)

Information about the School

Welcome to Grange Primary School

I am delighted to welcome you to Grange Primary School, which is a thriving school in the heart of Wickford. We pride ourselves on having strong links with parents and the local community, and providing children with a high-quality education, enabling them to achieve their potential. ​ We are proud of the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection and we are graded 'Good' in all areas. Our pupils' excellent behaviour was recognised as well as our highly ambitious curriculum and expectations.
​ At Grange Primary School, the staff and governing board are proud to be working together to provide the very best of opportunities for our pupils academically, socially and emotionally. We have created and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning and academic success amongst all of our pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

At Grange our core values are Determination, Co-operation and Imagination, alongside our motto of 'Strive towards excellence'. These are nurtured and celebrated in all aspects of school life.

Mrs M.Elfenich