Midday Assistants

Midday Assistants Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6 (£4,387.74 - £4,696.34 per annum) 6 hours 40 minutes per week Monday - Friday 12.00pm - 1:35pm 37 weeks of the year - term time only Start Date: 1st September 2026 Thameside Primary School is seeking to appoint enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Midday Assistants, to support students over lunchtime. The Midday Assistants at Thameside 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 personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. The successful applicant must: Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation Encourage healthy eating, prepare the tables, supervise outdoor play, supervise the clearing up of games and toys, administer first aid and use 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 Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The School is proud to: Be a friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload Have a strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment Be a place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected Be an inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children Be a school that celebrates every child's individuality and success Thameside Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ 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: 2 Week October Half Term Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable for new employees renting or buying a property 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