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Extended Schools Assistant - 2 days

Perryfields Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP

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• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
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• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Due to the increasing number of children attending our afterschool wraparound care, we are seeking an Extended Schools Assistant, providing supervision and a snack to children aged 7 - 11 years old. The position is for 4.5 hours per week, term time only, working Mondays from 3:15pm - 6:00pm and Friday’s from 3:15-5:00pm. This is for two evenings per week, with the opportunity for more hours as sickness or holiday cover.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.05

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with high expectations.
• motivated and able to engage with pupils, parents and other staff.
• creative, open and flexible to new ideas.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• the support of an experienced team.
• a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.
• a supportive and friendly community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The role includes:

• Supervising children and ensuring their safety at all times.
• Setting up activities for children to optionally take part in and engaging with children in aspects of play and conversation.
• Preparing and clearing away food. The ideal candidate would hold a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Extended Schools Assistant 2026 Job Description and PS.pdf - 91.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Perryfields Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 301 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Perryfields Junior School website
• Email address: admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01245 250781
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/perryfields-junior-school-chelmsford

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Arranging a visit to Perryfields Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk.

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