Midday Assistant

Chelmsford Learning Partnership Careers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The role is 6.25 hours per week, permanent across 38 weeks per year, with a pro-rata salary of £26,016–£26,427. Closing date is 23 October.

A caring, reliable and adaptable approach is essential to support pupils during lunchtime and foster a safe, inclusive environment. We offer CPD opportunities, access to the LGPS pension, cycle and tech schemes, 24/7 GP and confidential Employee

Qualifications

• Reliable, caring and adaptable individual.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues.
• Committed to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils wellbeing, behaviour and enjoyment of their school day.
• Work as part of a team to provide lunch-time supervision.
• Display patience, calmness and confidence in engaging with pupils.

Job description

Role: Midday Assistant

Contract: PERMANENT/ 38 WEEKS PER YEAR

Hours: 6.25hrs per week

Salary: £26,016-£26,427 pro-rata

Closing Date: 23rd October at 12pm Midday

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The hours of work will be 6.25 per week.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is caring, approachable and is a reliable individual who enjoys working with children.
• Is committed to creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
• The successful candidate will be patient, calm and confident, with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards supporting pupils wellbeing, behaviour and enjoyment of their school day.
• Is responsible, observant and proactive, able to use their initiative while working as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised program of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:

For more information or to have an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 01245 943400.

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early and conduct interviews if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date

2026-10-23