Midday Assistant - Temporary Maternity Cover

Gearies Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gearies Primary School in Gants Hill is seeking a Midday Assistant to support pupils at lunchtimes. This temporary maternity cover runs until the end of the summer term in July 2027. The role is term-time only, 10–10.5 hours per week, with shifts from 11:20 to 11:30am, Monday to Friday. Salary is £15.75 per hour.

We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with children, encourages healthy eating, ensures safe and enjoyable play, and has excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with pupils during lunchtimes.
• Supports healthy eating and safe play within the school environment.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children across the school during lunchtimes.
• Assist with supervision and promote safe, enjoyable play at lunchtime.

Skills

Working with children

Healthy eating

Safe play

Excellent communication

Job description

MiddayAssistant (Temporary Maternity Cover) required as soon as possible.

GeariesPrimary School is a friendly, culturally diverse school in Gants Hill. We were recently rated outstanding byOfsted.

We arelooking to appoint a versatile and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to providesupport to children across the school during lunchtimes. Please note that this is a temporary rolecovering a colleague that is on Maternity Leave until the end of the summer term in July 2027.

The positionis term time only for 10 – 10.5 hours per week, shift will start 11.20 to11.30am Monday to Friday.

Salary £15.75 per hour.

We arelooking for a colleague who:-

• Enjoysworking with children
• Willencourage healthy eating
• Encouragesafe and enjoyable play
• Has excellentcommunication skills