Assistants

Shorefields; Benfleet, Billericay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Mid-day Assistant to support children during lunchtime. This position pays £12.45 per hour for 7.5 hours each week during term time. The ideal candidate will be patient and enjoy working with children, providing necessary personal care. This role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in special education, with opportunities to progress to relief teaching assistant roles.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and possess a caring attitude.
• Ability to support learners with personal care.
• Ideal for starting or advancing a career in a SEN school.

Responsibilities

• Support learners during lunchtime from 11.50 a.m. to 1.20 p.m.
• Work as part of a team to assist children.
• Engage in activities like swimming and community access.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Understanding

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC7048-520 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 £12.85 per hour

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

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: to be arranged

We are looking to recruit Mid-day Assistants as soon as possible to support our learners during the lunch time period (11.50 a.m. - 1.20 p.m.)

7.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. £12.45 per hour. Term time only.

Our ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be patient, tolerant, understanding and most importantly enjoy working with children.Our school is for learners age

3-19 with severe to complex needs. Please note that you will need to support our learners with personal care.

This is an ideal role if you are wanting to start or further a career within a SEN school. Many of our MDAs become relief teaching assistants and support our learners in many extra curriculum activities suchas swimming and community access.

If you are interested please apply online or telephone the school for an application form - 01376 529300

Start date:as soon as possible

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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