Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a reliable and motivated Midday Assistant to join their lunchtime team. The role involves supervising children during lunch, providing support and basic care, and requires teamwork and patience. Training will be provided, and all staff must adhere to safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Demonstrate organization and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist children during lunchtimes and provide playground support.
• Supervise children and provide basic medical care when necessary.
• Work largely outdoors with occasional indoor support.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Organization

Understanding

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5228-175
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 2

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 15/06/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 19 June 2025

We are seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Midday Assistant to join our hardworking and valued lunchtime team.

The role involves assisting children during lunchtimes, providing playground support and supervision, including basic medical care where necessary. The position is largely outdoors with occasional indoor support. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate organization, patience, and understanding. Training, including basic first aid, will be provided.

Kingswood Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, medical clearance, and suitable references.

All appointments adhere to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people, involving appropriate checks and clearances.

For inquiries, contact:
Nicola Cohen
Clay Hill Road, Basildon
Essex, SS16 5DE
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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