Job Description

Job Advert -Midday Assistant
Scale 2, Pt 3, commencing 7th January 2024
£24,027 FTE, Pro Rata Salary £2,708.86
Permanent part-time - 5 hours per week over 5 days
Belchamp St Paul Primary is a small church school situated in a beautiful, rural location where we form part of a
much wider community. We have strong ties with a number of local schools and belong to the Diocese of
Chelmsford Vine School Trust. During their time with us, we endeavour to instil children with strong values. We
teach them to be compassionate and respectful, all while building confidence and equipping children with the
skills they need to be successful both in and outside the classroom. We believe that through encouragement and
the right opportunities children of all abilities will thrive. Our job is to provide those opportunities.
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 has adopted the 'Safer Recruitment' process and successful applicants will be required to undertake a
DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 6th January 2025. 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: 6th January 2025. Interview date: 7th January 2025.

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