Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Rayleigh is seeking a part-time Midday Assistant to support young children during lunchtime. The role requires excellent communication skills, a good understanding of child development, and the ability to work as part of a team. You'll be responsible for leading small group interventions, ensuring children's safety and well-being, and adapting to their needs. This position offers a nurturing work environment committed to raising standards for all children.

Benefits

Inclusive and nurturing ethos

Exciting learning opportunities

Dedicated and friendly staff

Qualifications

• Demonstrate initiative in supporting children's learning.
• Be flexible to adapt to children's needs.
• Ability to liaise closely with teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team.
• Lead interventions for small groups of children.
• Model excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Good standard of literacy

Good standard of numeracy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with children

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Position: Midday Assistant

Job Ref No.: ECC8823825-123S

Contract Type: Part-time (term time only)

Hours per week: 8 ¾ hours per week (Mon‑Fri 11:30am – 1:15pm)

Start Date: January 2026

Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 2‑3

Application Close: 26/01/2026

Midday Date of Interviews: 30th January 2026

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.

What We Offer

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

Ofsted – June 2023 Statement

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.

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.

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

Information About the School

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.

To apply for this position, please email Mrs Julie Butterworth ([e-mail]) or call the school office on 01702 525137.

Contact Office:

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mrs R Perman, Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT