Midday Assistant

Join Our Team – Midday Assistant Vacancy 

Location: Winston Way Academy, Redbridge

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Term Time Only: 44.87 weeks

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £27,756 FTE - £6386 Pro Rata

Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews: To Be Confirmed 

We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the wellbeing and safety of our pupils during lunchtime and outdoor learning.

Winston Way Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing high-quality education and care. Our mission is to foster a love of learning in a nurturing and stimulating environment. 

Your role will include:

• Supervising children in the lunch hall and playground
• Promoting positive behaviour and good manners
• Encouraging inclusive play and social interaction
• Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
• Supporting the school’s policies and safeguarding procedures
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What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
• A good understanding of health and safety
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• First Aid knowledge (desirable)
• A team player with a positive attitude 

What We Offer:

As part of the United Learning Trust, we offer great benefits for our staff, including: 

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines 

How to apply

To join our dedicated and talented team click apply or visit our careers page at https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/work-with-us.

The deadline for applications is 30th June 2025.

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will carry out an online search.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.