Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Castle Point is seeking a part-time Midday Assistant to ensure smooth running of lunchtimes and support children during their lunch period. Ideal candidates will be flexible, positive, and approachable, capable of creating a firm yet fair environment. The role is term-time only and offers a total of 6 hours and 40 minutes per week, with a pay of £3,729 per annum including holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Ability to be firm but fair in handling children.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring lunchtimes run smoothly.
• Support children during their lunch period.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Child support

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5222-63 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 (points 3-4)

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

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c: 12/01/2026

Are you looking for a part time job that fits in with your day? Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have what it takes to help make our lunchtimes run smoothly?

Can you take the initiative and work as part of a team?

Successful candidates need to be flexible, positive and approachable, with the ability to be firm but fair. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Term time only - 6 hours 40 minutes per week - £3,729 p.a. (including holiday entitlement) Please apply online.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.

Information about the School

South Benfleet Primary School is a well-established, successful school which is counting down to its 100th birthday in 2026! Many of our parents and grandparents were educated here and although teaching methods and curriculum content have changed over the years, our ethos hasn't. We take great pride in our reputation for being 'a friendly, caring, family school’. We have well behaved and engaged learners with great parental support.

The school has over 400 children on roll. We are a 2 form entry school with 14 classes and a total staff of over 60. We have no mixed age classes. We are located in the heart of South Benfleet with good access to local shops and transport links.

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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Tracey Ryder - School Secretary
High Road, South Benfleet
Essex, SS7 5HA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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