ASD Base Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Grays; On-site; GBP 1,600 - 2,100; Part time

Job summary

Deneholm Primary School in Grays is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join the ASD Base. The role is 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm, term time only (37 weeks per year), with immediate start.

Responsibilities include supporting a positive ethos, being hardworking and adaptable to evolving systems, and encouraging all children to engage and succeed. A safeguarding DBS check is required in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service

Responsibilities

• Be committed to our school's ethos of positivity
• Be hard-working, resilient and able to respond positively to developing systems
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development

Job description

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

Application Close: 03/09/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

Deneholm Primary School is looking to appoint a highly effective, caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in the ASD Base.

The working pattern for this role will be 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm, term time only (37 weeks per year).

Responsibilities

• Be committed to our school's ethos of positivity
• Be hard-working, resilient and able to respond positively to developing systems
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development

Requirements

• Willingness to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.