Midday Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Little Thurrock Primary School; Grays; On-site; GBP 4,900 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-term break policy

Support network for staff

Career progression within Trust

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS enrolment

Job summary

Little Thurrock Primary School is seeking a Midday Assistant for maternity cover to help supervise play, support dining hall activities and maintain a safe, welcoming lunchtime environment.

The role is 8 hours 20 minutes per week, term-time only. Applicants should have good English and Maths and be willing to undertake First Aid training. The school offers a supportive network, CPD opportunities and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Good English and Maths (Grade 4–9 or equivalent).
• Interact with children and lead outdoor activities.
• Willingness to undertake training, including First Aid.
• Provide care and supervision during lunch and playground times.

Responsibilities

• Interact with children to encourage social skills and lead outdoor activities.
• Prepare tables, supervise outdoor play, clear up games/toys, administer first aid.
• Ensure safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell; provide comfort.
• Assist children with Personal Care where necessary.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4-9)

Job description

Midday Assistant - (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6

(£4,880.60 - £5,224.28 per annum)

8 hours 20 minutes per week

11:50am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday

38 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: 30th November 2026

Fixed until 30th November 2027

We are looking for an aspirational Midday Assistant to work as part of a team at Little Thurrock Primary School. Midday Assistants create a very positive, happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtime.

The successful applicant will:-

• Have good a good standard of English and Mathematics(Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
• Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation
• Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise outdoor play, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school’s behaviour plan
• Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed
• Assist children with Personal Care where necessary
• Be willing to undertake training, including First Aid

Little Thurrock Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trustis a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.

In return for your hard work, you will receive:

• 2-week October half term
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• Recognition of continuous service
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• National Conditions of Service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Little Thurrock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

Closing date:Thursday 29th October 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Wednesday 4th November 2026

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.