Midday Assistant

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rayleigh is seeking a Midday Assistant. The role requires supervising students during their lunch breaks, ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess good communication and organizational skills, along with previous experience working with children aged 11-16. This part-time, permanent position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

Access to onsite gym

Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children (ages 11-16) is desirable.
• Understanding of discipline and behaviour policies in schools.
• Ability to maintain safety and care of students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during their lunch break.
• Ensure student safety on school premises.
• Work in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC5422-584S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 2 Points 3-4

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

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC

Closing Date: 22 February 2026 (midnight)
Start Date: ASAP

Position Available: 1

Role

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our team supervising students through their lunch break.

The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual with good communication and organisation skills. Previous experience of working with children (11-16) and an understanding of the school's discipline and behaviour policies are desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to make an effective contribution to the Midday team, taking care and control of all students on school premises, ensuring their safety at all times, whilst working in accordance with school policies and procedures.

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to onsite gym
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Safeguarding

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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