Midday Assistant

• July_2026_-_Midday_Assistant_Job_Description

St Mary's Hare Park School

South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6HH

Telephone: [phone removed]

Email: [email removed]

Website: https://www.stmarysharepark.co.uk 

Midday Assistant

Hours: 1.5 hours per day (between 11:30am - 1:00pm), Monday to Friday, term time only (7.5 hours per week)

Working Weeks:  35 weeks per year

Salary: £4,506.60 per annum (including holiday pay)

Contract: Permanent / Part Time

Start Date: September 2026

St Mary's Hare Park School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive lunchtime team from September 2026.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our pupils have a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime. You will help create a positive environment where children feel supported, cared for and encouraged to develop positive relationships with their peers.

Duties will include:

• Supervising children as they move between classrooms, the dining hall and the playground.
• Supporting children during lunchtime and encouraging good table manners.
• Promoting positive behaviour, active play and respectful relationships.
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor play.
• Providing basic First Aid where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils with their medical, physical or personal care needs, where required.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the lunchtime period.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.
• Is caring, patient and approachable.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Shares the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Visits to the School 
We warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office. Visits are by appointment only.

To apply, please send your completed application form by email to [email removed]

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

St Mary’s Hare Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community and supports the needs of all our pupils.