Primary School Midday Assistant

Company: Academics
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Location: London
Job Description:

Primary School Midday Assistant

Location: Waltham Forest, LondonHours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am-1:30pmContract: Term time only Pay: £13-£16 per hourStart Date: As soon as possible

A Primary School in Waltham Forest, London are looking for a friendly, caring and reliable Midday Assistant to join them as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils during lunchtime, helping to ensure that children are safe, happy and well cared for throughout the midday period.

The Role

As a Midday Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising children during lunchtime and outdoor play
  • Ensuring pupils are safe and following school rules
  • Supporting children with their lunchtime routines
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners
  • Helping to create a happy, safe and inclusive environment
  • Dealing calmly and appropriately with minor incidents
  • Working as part of the wider school team

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Enjoys working with children and has a caring, approachable nature
  • Is reliable, punctual and responsible
  • Has good communication skills
  • Can remain calm and confident when managing children’s behaviour
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential

This School offers:

  • £13-£16 per hour, depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm
  • Term-time only working
  • A friendly and supportive school environment
  • An opportunity to make a positive difference to children’s school day
  • Immediate start available

If you are enthusiastic about working with children and are looking for a part-time role that fits around school hours, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026