Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join their catering department. This role involves ensuring a clean and safe dining environment for students while supervising their lunchtime activities. Ideal candidates will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of students during their critical lunchtime period, fostering a positive atmosphere. If you have a passion for supporting young learners and ensuring their safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy with a good level of fitness.
• Ability to work both alone and in a team with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the dining hall before and after lunch.
• Supervising students during lunchtime.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Fitness

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

Previous Experience in School Environment

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC6908-825 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: National Minimum Wage

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

Application Close: 09/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We are currently looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Midday Assistant to join our catering department at the Upper Academy.

Contract: Monday-Friday, 10am - 2pm. 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only).

Duties will include cleaning the dining hall before and after lunch and supervising students.

The successful candidatewill be:

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Have the ability to work both alone and in a team
• Someone with a good eye for detail who takes pride in their work
• Have a good level of fitness due to the nature of the role
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety procedures
• Previous work in a school environment is desirable, but not essential

To apply, please download and complete ourapplication form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia [e-mail]

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

Information about the School

The Basildon Academies is focused upon developing the whole child; our curriculum has been developed to enable our students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills so that they will become lifelong learners. This includes opportunities for linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technical, human, social, physical and artistic learning so that students make progress in a wide range of subjects.

We set high expectations of all our students and this, in turn, ensures we create a positive climate for learning in which every student can reach their full potential. Our Academy is a calm, orderly and purposeful environment where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe.

Our Sixth Form is a major part of the academy with the structure modelling itself on developing independent learning skills like those seen in universities which allows students to continue their studies in their specialist subject areas. Students are very much encouraged to become mature adults being engaged in many aspects of the life of the academy which further develops those much needed skills to go on into university or the world of work.

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.

Documents

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