Midday Assistant

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Brentwood is seeking a part-time Midday Assistant to join their support team starting in March 2026. The ideal candidate will need to be warm and welcoming, possess excellent communication skills, and work collaboratively within a team to support the school's ethos. The role involves ensuring the wellbeing of students during break times, with first aid training preferred. Applications close on 22/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Be warm and welcoming.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication skills, use discretion and confidentiality.
• Be first aid trained or willing to undertake this training.
• Support the school's vision, ethos, and values.

Responsibilities

• Make a major contribution to the school's support team.
• Assist in ensuring the wellbeing of students during break times.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Warm and welcoming attitude

First aid training or willingness to train

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5267-74S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2

Position Start Date: 02/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Midday Assistant 11.30am-1pm Term Time Only

Required: March 2026

St Helen's Catholic Infant School is a vibrant, three form entry school, situated in Brentwood. The governors, staff, and parents are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated person to join us in March 2026.

Working Arrangements

The successful candidate will join the school's support team and be expected to make a major contribution to the work of that team in all aspects of its work in school.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Be warm and welcoming
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills, use discretion and confidentiality
• Be first aid trained or willing to undertake this training
• Support the school's vision, ethos and values

For details please contact Ms McAuliffe or Mrs Onslow.

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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Ms McAuliffe
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
Essex, CM15 9BY Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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