Job Description

Job Advert - Midday Assistant

• Scale 2, Pt 3, commencing immediately
• £24,796 FTE, Pro Rata Salary £1,118.22
• Permanent part-time - up to 2 hours per week over 2 days (Monday & Tuesday)

Belchamp St Paul Primary School is a small, rural school nestled in the picturesque village of Belchamp St Paul, Essex. Serving a close-knit community, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is known individually. With a strong emphasis on traditional values and inspiring education, the school offers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of its pupils. The surrounding area is rich in history and natural beauty, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor learning and community links. Staff at Belchamp are committed to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. This school offers a supportive working environment ideal for educators passionate about making a meaningful difference in a small village setting.

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.

Applicants should have:

• Worked with or cared for children.
• Some knowledge of First Aid.
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Ability to count and undertake basic calculations

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and as such, we have adopted the 'Safer Recruitment' process in line with national guidance. This means that all applicants who are offered a position will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. These include the requirement to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure their suitability to work with children. The successful candidate must meet all safeguarding requirements before taking up the post.

Please get in touch with the school office on 01787 277222, or email admin.belchampstpaul@dcvst.org if you would like to discuss the role further.

Closing date for applications: 10th April 2026

Start Date: Immediately.

Information about the School

RESPECT WISDOM COMPASSION COURAGE HOPE

Belchamp St Paul Primary School is a thriving Christian community that cares. We are a friendly primary school that prides itself on making school life a safe, encouraging and nurturing experience for all of our children.

We are fortunate to have such enthusiastic and motivated children here at Belchamp. Our hardworking staff enjoy challenging their desire to learn by delivering an inspired and adventurous curriculum. All staff at Belchamp St Paul aspire to ensure that every child fulfills their potential and is allowed to find their strengths across all areas of the curriculum.

A visit to Belchamp School is encouraged so that you can meet us all and feel the buzz of our working enviroments and the warmth of our calm, family friendly, atmosphere.

Building confident happy learners Sharing success Preparing for life