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Basildon

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Paid PD day

Job summary

Greensted is seeking a compassionate Midday Assistant to support pupils during lunch breaks. The role focuses on safety, welfare and positive behaviour, with duties including playground setup, supervising activities and following the MDA rota.

Term-time only, fixed-term until 21 July 2027, with ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Experience working with children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break
To set up areas of the playground with toys and activities and ensure that pathways and playground areas are free from obstructions
To follow the school behaviour policy and encourage good standards of behaviour at all times
To establish positive relationships with pupils
To follow the MDA rota

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Patience

Commitment to learning

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 12:00-1:20pm, 6hrs 40minutes per week, term-time only, 43.5wks paid per year

Fixed Term to start ASAP and end 21/07/2027

Greensted is a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the potential of all our students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Midday Assistant to join our team and support our students during lunch breaks.

Key Responsibilities:

To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break
To set up areas of the playground with toys and activities and ensure that pathways and playground areas are free from obstructions
To follow the school behaviour policy and encourage good standards of behaviour at all times
To establish positive relationships with pupils
To follow the MDA rota

Qualifications:

Experience working with children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
A paid Professional Development Day to take during term time

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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