Midday Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Midday Meals Assistant (MDA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will create a purposeful and inclusive learning environment at lunchtime, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at all times and promoting positive mealtime manners and healthy eating.

This is a part-time fixed-term contract until 21 July 2026, with 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:00 to 1:30 pm. Position start date:
Immediate.

• Demonstrate calm, caring approaches during mealtimes and support children with eating and meal-time routines.
• Promote inclusive play, safety, wellbeing, and positive social interactions during lunchtimes.
• Encourage healthy eating and contribute to a safe, sociable, and happy lunchtime environment.
• Communicate effectively with children and colleagues, building positive relationships.
• Support the learning environment by working as part of a team and upholding high standards of service and hygiene.

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities.
• Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene.

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across the trust.
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's leadership team.
• Friendly and supportive environment with work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be part of development and innovative change.
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons.
• Cycle to work scheme and TKAT Wider wallet discounts.
• Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice on health, finances, and more).

To discover what makes Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery special, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offers of employment are subject to a full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check. TKAT promotes flexible working practices and work-life balance. TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.