Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Sea; On-site; GBP 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Essex seeks a Midday Assistant to supervise children during lunchtime. The role involves ensuring safety, leading activities, and fostering strong relationships with children and staff. Ideal candidates will have emotional intelligence and experience engaging with children. This is a part-time position, requiring flexibility. The school offers a supportive environment and encourages visits prior to application. Apply by January 4, 2026, for this fulfilling role with an opportunity to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Employee incentives like Perkbox

Access to various resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with children and families.
• Experience working with children in a support capacity.
• Willingness to maintain a safe and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Lead and participate in fun, engaging activities.
• Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere during lunchtime.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Activity delivery for children

Teamwork

Job description

Midday Assistant at Greenways Primary School

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Job Ref No. ECC8822104-107S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: NJC Level 3 point 5

Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Fixed | Application Close: 04/01/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: 12th January 2026 | Shortlisting Starts: 06/01/2026

Fixed Term contract until July 2026

Salary: Level 3 point 5 FTE £25,583 per annum
Actual Salary: £6,347.52 per annum
Hourly rate: £13.26 per hour
Hours: 10 hours 50 minutes per week, Term Time only.
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 11:35 am - 1:45 pm, but we will consider flexibility around the days for the right candidate.

About the Role:

Greenways Primary School is a happy, vibrant community for all, and we are thrilled to have an opportunity for someone to join our wonderful lunchtime support team as a Midday Assistant!

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of children, engaging them through play and conversation, and organising structured play activities. The role is all about maintaining a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well‑being.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Lead and participate in fun, engaging activities.
• Contribute to creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere for all children over lunch.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our values of: Respect, Inspire, Aspire and Nurture.
• Has high emotional intelligence and the ability to interact positively with children.
• Has experience delivering activities for children.
• Can build strong relationships with staff, children and families.
• Works well as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to collaborate with other like‑minded schools within the Learning in Harmony Trust, a forward‑thinking partnership of schools in Southend, Newham, and Islington.
• A well‑resourced school with beautiful grounds, including a woodland area, pond, allotment spaces, a swimming pool, cookery room, and large fields.
• A friendly, supportive team and various employee incentives, such as Perkbox.

Visits to the school are welcome! Please contact our team at [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview date: Monday, 12 January 2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

Information about the School

Our large primary school is a happy, vibrant learning community situated in Southend‑on‑Sea.

The school is situated only 300 m from the beach. We are blessed to have a large site with some fantastic facilities including our own swimming pool, Forest Schools area, environmental area and pond as well as two large playing fields.

Our community is a place of learning and friendship. We provide a happy and nurturing environment, so that as well as maturing into well‑rounded, healthy young people, our children develop a passion for learning.

We are proud to be part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, a values‑driven family of schools based in Southend and Newham.

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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Shelly Jackson
Greenways, Southend‑on‑Sea
Essex, SS1 3BS
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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