Job Description

Post: Midday Assistant

Hours: 10 hours per week (11:30am-1:30pm Monday to Friday) (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 2 (FTE £24,795.90-£25,185.00 Actual salary £5,745.33-£5,835.48)

Start date: as soon as possible after 05/01/2026, once safeguarding and pre-employment checks have been completed.

Location: Rolph Church of England Primary School

We are looking for a new Midday Assistant to join our fantastic lunchtime team at Rolph.

Our children are looking for an MDA who enjoys spending time with them, is able to supervise and organise games at lunchtime, can help them in the hall with their meals and who will ensure that lunchtimes are safe and happy for everyone.

Your role will also be to support the existing Catering Assistant set up ready for serving and you will also be involved in clearing up, ensuring that the kitchen is left clean and tidy and ready for the next day.

You do not need previous experience as training will be given as well as ongoing professional development. What you do need, is a passion to support children and the ability to work well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

· Be dedicated, positive & flexible.

· A caring and sensitive approach.

· A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour.

· Work well as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

· Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

· A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well-being and inclusion.

· The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Important Information:

· Working 39 weeks per year (term time only)

· Applications closing date:Midnight, 4th January 2026

o Interviews: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline date so we strongly encourage a prompt application.

· If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trusts application form and return it toGemma.Williams@dcvst.org.

Safeguarding Statement:Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.

Post: Midday Assistant

Hours: 10 hours per week (11:30am-1:30pm Monday to Friday) (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 2 (FTE £24,795.90-£25,185.00 Actual salary £5,745.33-£5,835.48)

Start date: as soon as possible after 05/01/2026, once safeguarding and pre-employment checks have been completed.

Location: Rolph Church of England Primary School

We are looking for a new Midday Assistant to join our fantastic lunchtime team at Rolph.

Our children are looking for an MDA who enjoys spending time with them, is able to supervise and organise games at lunchtime, can help them in the hall with their meals and who will ensure that lunchtimes are safe and happy for everyone.

Your role will also be to support the existing Catering Assistant set up ready for serving and you will also be involved in clearing up, ensuring that the kitchen is left clean and tidy and ready for the next day.

You do not need previous experience as training will be given as well as ongoing professional development. What you do need, is a passion to support children and the ability to work well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

· Be dedicated, positive & flexible.

· A caring and sensitive approach.

· A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour.

· Work well as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

· Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

· A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well-being and inclusion.

· The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Important Information:

· Working 39 weeks per year (term time only)

· Applications closing date:Midnight, 4th January 2026

' Interviews: Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline date so we strongly encourage a prompt application.

· If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trusts application form and return it toGemma.Williams@dcvst.org.

Safeguarding Statement:Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.