Lunchtime Assistant — Energetic Team Player (School)

St Teresa's; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 25,583; Part time

Job summary

Portico Academy Trust in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Midday Assistant to work with our children at lunchtime. This role supports our friendly, supportive school environment and helps ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during the lunch period.

The position is part-time, 5 hours per week (12:40pm - 1:40pm, Monday to Friday), term time only, with an immediate start. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding due diligence.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable.
• Enthusiastic and a team player.
• Positive with and about children.
• Willing to show initiative in a lively, child-friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• flexible and adaptable
• enthusiastic and a team player
• positive with and about children and have a cheerful disposition
• willing to show initiative when necessary and enjoy working in a lively, child friendly environment

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Positive with children

Initiative

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8822092-150S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Level 3 Points 3 to 5

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

Application Close: 14/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 18th September 2026

Level 3 Points 3 to 5 £24,796 to £25,583 pro-rata (£2,840 to £2,930 actual salary)

Hours of work

5 hours per week (12:40pm - 1:40pm Monday to Friday) term time only.

Start Date

Required as soon as possible

About The Role

Would you like to become involved in a friendly supportive school?

This could be the job for you. We require a Midday Assistant to work with our children at lunchtimes.

You will need to be:

• flexible and adaptable

• enthusiastic and a team player

• positive with and about children and have a cheerful disposition

• willing to show initiative when necessary and enjoy working in a lively, child friendly environment.

You can find out more about the school on our website:

Interviews:Friday 18thSeptember 2026

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

MDA Job Description

MDA Person Specification

Information about the School

Hamstel Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our 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.

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