Midday Assistant (Senior School)

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brentwood is seeking a Midday Assistant to ensure the safety and welfare of students during lunchtime. You will join a dedicated team, supervising students and following school policies. The role is part-time, working from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, and offers a competitive salary along with several benefits such as free school lunches and parking. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills, and a passion for supporting students.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Optional subsidised private health care

Free school lunches during term time

Employee Support Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Free Brentwood School Sports Centre membership

Free tickets to school events

Qualifications

• Experience in child support or teaching roles is preferred.
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations.
• Effective communication skills with students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of students during lunchtime.
• Supervise key areas and support students.
• Assist in implementing behaviour procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Student supervision

Behaviour management

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-171 | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Competitive

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

Application Close: 08/01/2026 | Midday Date of Interviews: ASAP

Brentwood School is seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant in our Senior School to act as part of a team responsible for the safety, welfare and good conduct of all students at lunchtime, either outside or within the school if wet. These are permanent, term‑time only positions. The Midday Assistants will work 12.00‑2.00 pm Monday‑Friday, and free lunch will be provided after their working hours. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS INITIALLY A FIXED‑TERM ROLE UNTIL 2ND JULY 2026.

Our Midday Assistants play a key role in ensuring student safety and positive behaviour during lunchtime, following school policies. They supervise key areas, support students, refer injuries to the SAN team, and assist in implementing behaviour procedures while attending relevant training and meetings.

Our motto, "Virtue, Learning, Manners", taken from the School statutes of 1622, encapsulates our vision for our students and staff. As an academic institution, we recognise the importance of investing in our people and the value of continuing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Optional subsidised private health care
• Free school lunches during term time
• Employee Support Programme
• Cashplan scheme with discounts for hundreds of high‑street and online brands
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Brentwood School Sports Centre membership
• Free on‑site parking
• Warm working environment, stunning school grounds and positive culture
• The excellent attitude and behaviour of the pupils
• Small class sizes
• Outstanding resources
• Free tickets to all of our regular high‑quality concerts, musical, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at the School (Not a contractual benefit)

About the School

Brentwood School is one of the UK's leading independent day and boarding schools for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 with a history spanning almost 500 years. We are an academically selective HMC co‑educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. Along with 12 other schools in the country, we follow the 'Diamond Model' whereby girls and boys are taught together up to age 11, separately from 11 to 16 and together again in the Sixth Form. Set within a 75‑acre site, in the heart of Brentwood town and just 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street, our campus provides a stimulating environment for innovative teaching and a first‑class education for over 1,600 pupils.

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

To apply for this position, please complete the School application form and return it, along with a covering letter and CV, by email to: [e-mail] by the closing date indicated. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

More Information

For further information about working at Brentwood School, please refer to our school website: www.brentwoodschool.co.uk.