Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Portico Academy Trust is seeking a Midday Assistant at West Leigh Junior School in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. This part-time role supports pupils during lunch and the school day, with 5 hours 50 minutes per week in term-time only.

The successful candidate should have experience supporting pupils, be flexible, and work well in a team and independently. Interviews are on 5th or 6th November; start ASAP; salary is Level 3, Points 3 to 5 (£25,614 to £26,427).

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils.
• The ability to be flexible.
• The ability to work well within a team and independently.

Skills

Support pupils

Flexible

Team player

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8822108-73S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Level 3, Points 3 to 5

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

Application Close: 30/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 5th or 6th November

West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Level 3, Point 3 to 5 £25,614 to £26,427 actual salary £3,421 to £3,529

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday - 12 midday to 1:10pm, 5 hours and 50 minutes a week (5.83), term time only (38 weeks per year)

Start Date

ASAP

About the Role

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils. To support the development of our team at West Leigh Junior School, we are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join us on our ongoing journey for continued school improvement.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience of supporting pupils
• The ability to be flexible
• The ability to work well within a team and independently

Interviews: 5th or 6th November

For further details, please contact HR via MyNewTerm, telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Information about the School

West Leigh Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

Set in the heart of the community, West Leigh Junior School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.

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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Rebecca Sanderson
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 2JB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]