Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Tilbury is looking for a part-time lunchtime assistant to supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring their safety and welfare. This role includes promoting positive play experiences and building relationships among children. The ideal candidate should have experience with child supervision and a willingness to participate in first aid training. The position offers flexible working hours and access to various employee benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Westfield Health Insurance

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

2 week October half term break

Paid 'My Day' each year

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to support and encourage children's social interactions.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch for safety and conduct.
• Promote positive play experiences.
• Administer first aid if necessary.

Skills

First aid (desirable)

Positive relationship building

Child supervision

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2024-230S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £4,299

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

Application Close: 02/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School

Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 2nd January 2026 at Midday.

About the Academy

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC) which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a lunchtime assistant as part of our midday team to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence to ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote positive play experiences and opportunities for children during the lunchtime break.
• Encourage, support and foster positive relationships between children by providing positive and active play experiences and opportunities.
• Administer first aid (a first aid certificate is desirable, but training can be provided).

What We Offer

• Happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school.
• A supportive and hard-working staff team.
• Professional development by attending training and development opportunities when need is identified.

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme.
• Long service awards after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service.
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning.
• A paid 'My Day' each year.
• Excellent career development and training.
• 2 week October half term break.
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching.
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs.
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff.
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only].

Additional Information

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Equal Employment Opportunity

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

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.

How to Apply

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0199