Midday Assistants x2

Midday Assistants x2 Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6 (£4,618.68 - £4,943.51 per annum) 8 hours 20 minutes per week 11:50am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday 37 weeks of the year - term time only Start Date: 3rd September 2026 Fixed until 31st August 2027 We are looking for an aspirational Midday Assistant to work as part of a team at Little Thurrock Primary School. Midday Assistants create a very positive, happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtime. The successful applicant will:- Have good a good standard of English and Mathematics (Grade 4-9 or equivalent)  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 Little Thurrock 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 schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other. In return for your hard work, you will receive:     2-week October half term Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance   Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  Recognition of continuous service   Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust   Access to the Employee Assistance Programme    Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff  National Conditions of Service  Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, 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. For more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan, email - hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. Little Thurrock is committed to safeguar