Midday Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD program

Employee Assistance Program

LGPS Pension

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP

Flexible working

Discount platform

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is inviting applications for a Midday Assistant. This permanent post is 6.25 hours per week during term time, with a pro-rata salary of £26,016–£26,427 and a closing date of 23 October at 12pm.

We are a friendly, supportive trust; you will help create a safe, inclusive lunch-time environment, work well in a team, and have access to CPD, the LGPS pension, an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Caring and approachable with children.
• Reliable, patient, calm and confident.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and colleagues.
• Supports pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and enjoyment of school days.
• Able to work as part of a team.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Adaptable

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Communication

Team player

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.

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 online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

2026-10-23

Support - Child Support

Scale 2, points 4-5 (£26,016-£26,427 pro-rata)

Part Time – Permanent

Chelmsford

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