Midday Assistant - 3 hours

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Academy

Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is seeking a caring Nursery Midday Assistant to support lunchtime routines for our youngest pupils.

You will supervise children 11:45am–12:45pm on Tue/Thu and 11:45am–12:15pm Wed/Fri during term time, ensuring a safe, calm indoor and outdoor environment.

Applicants should be prepared for safeguarding duties and DBS checks; join a warm team committed to belonging, compassion and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children and lunchtime supervision.
• Ability to work 11:45–12:45 Tue/Thu and 11:45–12:15 Wed/Fri during term time.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children during lunchtime in a safe, calm environment.
• Assist with activities and play during the lunch period.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Caring and patient

Teamwork

Child supervision

Education

DBS enhanced clearance

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2971-112S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Point 4-5

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 17/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd November 2026

Contract: Fixed Term until 9th April 2027

Scale: Scale 2, Point 4-5 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

Engage, Encourage and Support - Nursery Midday Assistant Wanted!

Do you enjoy working with young children and making a difference in their day? Kents Hill Infant Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for caring and patient Nursery Midday Assistant to join our warm and supportive team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment-values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will supervise and support our youngest children during lunchtime and ensure a safe and calm environment both indoors and outdoors.

You will be working 11:45am to 12:45pm Tuesday and Thursday and 11:45am to 12:15pm Wednesday and Friday, term time only.

What's in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you're ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Kents Hill Infant Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.

Information about the School

Our school is happy, friendly and very successful and as of January 1st 2019 we are delighted to be one of a family of schools as part of the South Essex Academy Trust. We aim to provide an exciting, stimulating, safe and secure environment where outstanding learning takes place. We are very much a family school. The ethos of the school is reflected in excellent relationships and in its purposeful and caring atmosphere. Parents, carers, staff and directors all contribute to our success. Our children make excellent progress and the school enjoys very high standards. We firmly believe that “every child matters” and we provide the highest quality learning opportunities for all our children. This includes a broad range of extra curricular activities.

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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