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Midday Assistant

Gearies Primary School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF

This job expired on 16 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 - 10.5 hours a week Monday to Friday 11.20 - 11.30am Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: 15.75

What skills and experience we're looking for

Midday Assistant required as soon as possible.

Gearies Primary School is a friendly, culturally diverse school in Gants Hill. We were recently rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We are looking to appoint a versatile and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to provide support to children across the school during lunchtimes.

The position is term time only for 10 – 10.5 hours per week, shift will start 11.20 to 11.30am Monday to Friday.

Salary £15.75 per hour.

We are looking for a colleague who:-

Enjoys working with children

Will encourage healthy eating

Encourage safe and enjoyable play

Has excellent communication skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

A friendly and supportive environment with well behaved children

Excellent development opportunities

Term time only working

Pension scheme

See advert for more information

Closing date is 9am on Friday 16th October 2026

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post will require an enhanced DBS check, however, disclosure of convictions, either by the applicant or as a result of the DBS check, will not necessarily exclude an individual from employment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. References will be taken up prior to interview. We embrace diversity and promote equalities for all.

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Additional documents

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

Advert - Midday Assistant Oct 2026.docx - 70.1 KB (opens in new tab)

JD and PS - Midday Assistant Oct 2026.pdf - 141 KB (opens in new tab)

Safer Recruitment Statement.pdf - 309 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gearies Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 884 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gearies Primary School website
• Email address: admin@geariesprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0208 550 1803
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gearies-primary-school

Gearies Primary School has recently been inspected by Ofsted and is outstanding in all areas. We are a school where pupils and staff thrive. This is because we have a friendly and professional environment where the opinions, ideas and thoughts of all staff are welcomed and valued.
Gearies Primary is a culturally diverse 4 form entry maintained school based in the London Borough of Redbridge, teaching children from nursery to Year 6.

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