Midday Assistant

Lift Schools; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Basildon seeks a caring Midday Assistant to support students during lunchtimes, helping create a positive environment and ensuring their safety and enjoyment. The role requires 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start available. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is beneficial.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students have a safe and enjoyable lunchtime.
• Promote respect and well-being among students.
• Assist students to return to class ready to learn.

Skills

Caring attitude

Proactive

Teamwork

Job description

£4,194.06 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Part Time, Fixed term until August 2026

7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Monday to Friday 12.00 - 1.30 pm

Immediate Start

Make a real difference during lunchtimes at Lift Pioneer!

We are looking for a caring and proactive Midday Assistant to join our team and ensure our students have a safe and enjoyable lunchtime break. You will play a crucial role in creating a positive environment, promoting respect and well-being whilst working as part of a team. You will also help to ensure our students return to class ready to learn, contributing to our mission that every child receives an excellent education, every day.

About Lift Pioneer

Lift Pioneer is a successful special school that provides for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. We have purpose-built facilities and a modern, inspiring learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils and enabling them to experience success. School visits are welcome. To arrange, please contact Cathy Duff, Office Manager on 01268 243300.

Closing date : 28th September 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We\'re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they\'ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we''ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.