Midday Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6 (£2,771.21 - £2,966.11 actual salary per annum) 5 hours per week 12:10pm - 1:10pm, Monday - Friday 37 weeks of the year - term time only Start Date: June 2026 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Assistant to supervise on playgrounds or in the dining hall and escort pupils between the two areas. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for our pupils during lunchtimes The successful applicant will: Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise playing with the children outside, 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 Arthur Bugler Primary School 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 and 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: Friendly, caring and supportive, with a strong student council  A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected  An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children  A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success  Arthur Bugler 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.   What the school can offer:    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   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 Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907. As a trust, we