Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 3,600 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Felmore Primary School in Basildon is seeking a Midday Assistant to join the team as soon as possible. The role runs from 12:30pm to 1:45pm, Monday to Friday, 6 hours 15 minutes per week, term time for 38 weeks per year.

You will care for children during lunch hours, provide minor first aid if needed and clear up the hall. Being proactive and starting games with the children is an important part of the role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of First Aid preferable.
• Patience.
• Experience of working with children or in school environments desirable.
• Willingness to lead and engage in play with children.
• A consistent and fair approach to managing behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children during lunch hour, including clearing up the hall.
• Provide minor first aid if needed during lunch periods.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2178-182S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Point 4 (Range 4-5)

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

Application Close: 16/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 25th September 2026.

Felmore Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Midday Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours will be 12.30pm to 1:45pm Monday to Friday (6 hours 15 minutes per week), term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Scale 2, Point 4 (Range 4-5) Actual Salary £3,781 per annum (including paid annual leave which must be taken in school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 16th September 2026. Interview date: Friday 25th September 2026.

School

Felmore Primary School is a growing and supportive school in the local community. We are one of 11 schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk ), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking for a person who can provide care for children during their lunch hour, providing minor first aid if needed and clearing up the hall. Being proactive in starting and playing games with the children is an important part of the role.

We are looking for someone who has:

• knowledge or experience of First Aid preferable.
• patience
• experience of working with children or in school environments desirable
• willingness to lead and engage in play with children
• a consistent and fair approach to managing behaviour

We can offer you:

• a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
• a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• a commitment to continued professional development
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• enrolment in to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the largest defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Felmore Primary School is one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and 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.

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