Catering Assistant

Essex; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Rayleigh is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in educational settings and a strong commitment to supporting young children's learning. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with staff, leading small group interventions, and embodying the school's inclusive ethos. This role offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the educational journey of children in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and nurturing ethos

Creative learning opportunities

Supportive staff

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school.
• Ability to work successfully with young children.
• Commitment to raising standards for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team.
• Lead interventions for small groups of children.
• Liaise closely with teachers and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy

Initiative and flexibility

Communication skills

Understanding child learning

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8823825-124S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 2-3

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 26/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 30/01/2026

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: Part-time (term time only)

Hours per week: 22 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:30pm

Start Date: January 2026

Ofsted (June 2023) stated:

Staff are happy and proud to work at this school. Leaders are considerate of staff's well‑being and include staff in decisions that might affect their workload.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and welcoming school. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team.
• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Show initiative and flexibility.
• Work successfully with young children.
• Model excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a good understanding of how children learn.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children.
• Lead interventions for small groups of children.
• Be committed to raising standards for all children.
• Be able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community.
• Follow the school's nurturing ethos.

Benefits>

• An inclusive and nurturing ethos.
• Exciting and creative learning opportunities.
• A committed and dedicated staff.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents / carers.

School and Trust Context

Eastwood Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing and ambitious primary school where every child is known, valued and supported. The school's values of Nurture. Grow. Achieve. sit at the heart of everything we do and shape the relationships, routines and high expectations across the school. As a trust‑empowered school within Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood enjoys the strength and support of shared systems while maintaining its unique primary identity, warmth and community spirit.

Please visit our website at www.eastwoodprimaryschool.co.uk and watch our virtual tour at https://youtu.be/GRS1i0h0i34 for an insight into our wonderful school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To book a visit please email Mrs Julie Butterworth, [e-mail], or call the school office on 01702 525137. To apply for this position, please email Mrs Julie Butterworth, [e-mail] to request an application form.

Information about the School

Check out our website and view the school video on the link below:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRS1i0h0i34

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs R Perman
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 5UT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]