Midday Assistant for ASD Base

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Basildon is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to join their team. The role involves supervising children within the ASD Resource Base during lunch hours and requires commitment, enthusiasm, and a desire to make a difference. Experience with ASD is desirable, but training will be provided. This part-time position offers 5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday at lunchtime, and is a permanent contract. The school values the personal development and welfare of its pupils.

Qualifications

• Desirable experience supporting pupils with ASD (training and support provided).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children within the ASD Resource Base during midday hours.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities that encourage participation and engagement.
• Encourage and motivate all children to succeed within the school environment.
• Maintain a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere in line with the school’s ethos.

Skills

Commitment to school ethos

Hard-working and resilient

Enthusiasm to make a difference

Job description

Deneholm Primary School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

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

Application Close: 07/01/2026
Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Pay Range: Grade A (£2,841 - £3,026)

Position Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Part time (5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 12pm‑1pm), term time only (37 weeks per year)
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed

MIDDAY ASSISTANT FOR ASD BASE

Deneholm Primary School is seeking a caring and dedicated Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. You will supervise children within our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Resource Base. While experience supporting pupils with ASD is desirable, training and ongoing support will be provided. As part of our team you will be valued and supported; in return we seek commitment, enthusiasm and a drive to make a difference.

The working pattern for this role will be 5 hours per week, 12pm‑1pm Monday to Friday, term time only (37 weeks per year).

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Supervise and support children within the ASD Resource Base during midday hours.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities that encourage participation and engagement.
• Encourage and motivate all children to succeed within the school environment.
• Maintain a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere in line with the school’s ethos.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Committed to our school's ethos of positivity.
• Hard‑working and resilient.
• Enthusiastic and driven to make a difference.
• Desirable experience supporting pupils with ASD (training and support provided).

Why Deneholm Primary School?

We are committed to developing the whole child and ensuring all pupils are ready for the next stage in education. We have a track record of strong personal development, behaviour and welfare, and we are proud of our Ofsted ‘Good’ rating (2023). We offer Nurture Provision for those children who need this valuable support.

Why SWECET?

South West Essex Community Education Trust is dedicated to providing the best start in life for our pupils. Our vision is to offer high‑quality education that maximises future opportunities for every young person, supported by a culture that values development, nurturing, and excellence.

We place pupils’ needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering outstanding learning experiences. The SWECET Wellbeing Charter outlines our actions to support staff and volunteers.

Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks, and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Application Details

To apply, submit your application through our system as soon as possible. We may close the advertisement early. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.