Job Ref No. ECC3814-125S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 15/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 20th March 2026  

Job Description

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Trinity St Mary's C of E Primary School is a fantastic one form entry primary school in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers, where our Christian values underpin everything we do. We passionately believe in developing staff and working together to make your time at our school an enjoyable one. We have wonderful children who are a joy to teach and are well resourced to support creative and innovative lessons.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, friendly, caring and effective Midday Assistant to join our school for the summer term. The role will involve supervising children in the dining hall and on the playground during lunchtimes. Duties include interacting with children to encourage good social skills and leading activities to encourage participation.

Duties will include:

· supervising children in the lunch hall, classrooms and the playground

· prepare the dinner hall for lunch and clear away afterwards

· encourage healthy eating

· administer first aid if required

· interact with children to encourage good social skills

· respect the need for confidentiality

· lead games with the children

The successful candidate will:

Have a calm and positive manner
Have the ability to work as part of a team and have high expectations of themselves and children
Be caring and supportive

Be adaptable and able to work with initiative

Confident in dealing with young people, maintaining discipline

The position is being offered on a fixed term basis until 17th July 2026. The role is Monday to Friday 11.45am to 12.30pm term time.

If you would like to discuss this role over the telephone then this can be accommodated. Please contact the school office directly. Our website is full of information about our school www.trinitystmarys.com

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Michelle Barnett
Trinity Square
South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 5JX
Telephone: 01245 321711
Email: admin@trinity-st-marys.essex.sch.uk

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