Job Description

Salary

27,756 FTE / Pro Rota Salary: 6,386

Contractual hours

10

Basis

Part Time

Region

London

Job category/type

All Primary Key Stages

Date posted

30/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003974

Midday Assistant

Location: Walthamstow

Salary: 27,756 FTE / Pro Rota Salary: 6,386

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part-Time, 10 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Interview Schedule: To be confirmed

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team

at Whittingham

Primary Academy!

We are seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join our team and help ensure our children have a positive lunchtime experience.

As a Midday Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during lunchtime, in accordance with the school's policies and procedures. You will ensure children are nurtured and engaged in positive activities during their lunch break to promote their wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have experience of working within a school, a good understanding of health and safety procedures and great communication and organisational skills. First Aid knowledge would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Ensure a positive dining experience for all students Encourage social interaction whilst promoting and engaging with games and play Promote good manners and high standards of behaviour Ensure a safe and clean environment for children Work as part of a dedicated team Be willing to undertake training


Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What We Offer

As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

Competitive salary above the national average 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays One additional paid leave day per year Access to high-quality professional development Supportive and respectful working environment Opportunities to collaborate across our academy network Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme Health Cash Plan (after 6 months of service) Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, car lease scheme Employee discounts through Westfield Rewards Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccinations


Visits to the school are encouraged, and further information can be found on the school's website www.whittinghamprimaryacademy.org.uk

You can book a visit by calling the school on 020 8523 3228 or emailing the school office on office@whittinghamprimaryacademy.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. A google search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates for safer recruitment purposes

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.