Midday Assistant

Midday Assistant Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6 (£5,542.41 - £5,932.22 per annum) 10 hours per week - 11.30am-1.30pm (Monday - Friday) 37 weeks of the year - term time only Start Date: 1st September 2026 East Tilbury Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Midday Assistant, to support students over lunchtime. This shift pattern will allow the Midday Assistants to prepare the school for the lunch break, fulfil the lunch time duty and support with any matters at the end of lunch time as the children return to class. The Midday Assistant’s create a very positive, happy, and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtime. Your primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. The successful applicants will: Have a good level of Maths and English Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise outdoor play, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school’s behaviour plan Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed Assist children with Personal Care where necessary Be willing to undertake training, including First Aid East Tilbury Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the school’s Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. What the school can offer: Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable for new employees renting or buying a property 2 Week October Half Term Recognition of continuous service Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent CPD opportunities Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools The support of an experienced family of schools National Conditions of Service Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan h