Midday Assistant

The RJ Mitchell Primary School

Part of The Aspire Learning Federation

Tangmere Crescent

Hornchurch

Essex RM12 5PP

Tel: 01708 551 684

E-mail: rjmschooloffice@theaspirelearningfederation.co.uk

Head of School: Miss Cate Deighan

Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris

Midday Assistant x2

Salary: Grade 1/2, spinal points 3-5

Hours: Full time post - 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year 

Salary: Pro rata salary of £6,662 - £6,853 p.a. (FTE £28,617 - £29,436 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Post Start Date: November 3rd 2025 - as soon as possible

Reports To: Assistant Headteacher

Liaises with: Class Teachers & Assistant Headteachers

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor Assistant (MDA) to join our dedicated team. The role is vital in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring they are safe, happy and engaged, both in the dining hall and the playground.

As an MDA, you will help children enjoy a positive lunchtime experience by:

• Supporting them during their meal, encouraging good table manners, healthy eating, and social skills.
• Supervising play, promoting fun, active, and inclusive activities in line with the school’s OPAL outdoor play programme that reflect our school’s values.
• Ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times, including basic first aid (training provided).
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s ethos.

You will work under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher and as part of a supportive and friendly team.

Our School Values – SOAR

At R J Mitchell, we want every child to ‘SOAR’ – and we are looking for staff who reflect these values too:

• S – Successful: Are you committed to helping children succeed, both socially and emotionally, as well as academically?
• O – Outstanding: Do you see yourself as an outstanding individual and school team member who always strives to do the very best in all you do and is prepared to go above and beyond because that's the type of person you are?
• A – Aspirational: Do you set high expectations for yourself and the children in your care?
• R – Resilient: Can you stay calm under pressure, adapt to challenges and support children in managing theirs?

If you can answer “Yes” to these questions, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job.

Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at R J Mitchell Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Carley Garland on 01708 551684.

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: 10th October 2025

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and share this commitment. Online checks will be completed as part of the shortlisting process.