Midday Assistant

Shorefields; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 4,200 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas C of E Primary School in Rayleigh is seeking a Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunchtimes and help maintain safety and welfare. The role runs 11.45am–1.15pm, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week during 38 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, dependable and eager to work as part of a team, supporting a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Qualifications

• Provide care for children during lunch, supervise the hall and offer minor first aid if needed.
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member.
• Hold high expectations and a passion for raising standards and attainment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and ensure safety.
• Support and maintain welfare of pupils during lunch.
• Collaborate with staff to support learning and behaviour.

Skills

Care for children

Team player

Safety conscious

First aid (basic)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3102-77S 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: 02/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Midday Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 11.45am to 1.15pm Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week - term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 2 Point 4 (Range 4-5) Actual Salary: £4,409 per annum (includes paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 2nd November 2026. Interview date: Monday 9th November 2026.

School

St. Nicholas is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Rayleigh, that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential, and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care. We are one of 11 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.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dependable Midday Assistant to support and maintain the safety and welfare of pupils during their lunchtime break.

We are looking for a person who:

• can provide care for children during their lunch hour, involving playing games, supervising the hall and providing minor first aid if needed
• is an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member
• has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment
• works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice

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