Job Ref No. ECC2541-37S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4-5
Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/12/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 7th December Shortlisting Starts:  04/12/2026

Job Description

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Midday Assistant

We require an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Midday Assistant (MDA) to work during the lunch hour serving dinners and carrying out playground duties and also to potentially work with a specific pupil within our school with Special Education Needs.


Training will be provided.

Monday - Friday term time only


Approx. 6.5 hours per week 12pm - 1.25pm Exact hours will be role dependant

Salary: Scale 2
(approx £13.88 per hour)

We are an outstanding school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. You will work in partnership with class teachers and the SENCO, to work to support codes of practice, school policies and procedures.

The successful candidate should have the following:
• Experience of supporting children with additional needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Is able to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills
• Flexibility The ability to use their own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Visits welcome.

Quilters Federation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. The post is subject to a satisfactory disqualification declaration, DBS clearance, Social Media Checks, references and medical checks.

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

Jackie Rodgers
Laindon Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 9LD
Telephone: 01277 624773
Email: admin@quilters-inf.essex.sch.uk

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