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Midday Assistant

Greensted Primary School & Nursery, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 12:00-1:20pm, 6hrs 40minutes per week, term-time only (38wks), 43.5wks paid per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - Starting ASAP and ending 21/07/2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,180
• Actual salary: £4,087.82
• Pay scale: Scale 2 Point 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Midday Assistant

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

Salary: Scale 2 Point 5 £27,180 FTE / £4,087.82 Actual

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

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.

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.

GPS Midday Assistant Job Description.pdf - 241 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greensted Primary School & Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 520 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greensted Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: daly@greensted.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01268 553 359
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greensted-junior-school-basildon

Greensted is an oversubscribed Primary School with Nursery classes that caters for pupils ranging from age 2 to 11. We are an academy and part of the Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust.
What makes Greensted Primary School and Nursery stand out from the crowd? Three aspects: Our pupils, who wholeheartedly embody the Greensted values. Our parents, who provide the platform and support to enable our children to succeed. And finally, the Greensted Staff, who ensure that our pupils receive a truly fantastic all-round learning experience. Don't believe us? Pay us a visit and see our remarkable school in action!

Arranging a visit to Greensted Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email daly@greensted.essex.sch.uk.

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