Midday Assistant

Arthur Bugler Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £2,931.09 - £3,137.49 Annually (Actual)

Midday Assistant job summary

Midday Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6: £2,931.09 - £3,137.49 actual salary per annum)

5 hours per week: 12:10pm - 1:10pm, Monday - Friday

38 weeks of the year - term time only plus Inset days

Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

Start Date: November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Assistant to supervise on playgrounds or in the dining hall and escort pupils between the two areas. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for our pupils during lunchtimes

The successful applicant will:

• Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation
• Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise playing with the children outside, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school’s behaviour plan
• Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed
• Assist children with Personal Care where necessary

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The school is proud to be:

• Friendly, caring and supportive, with a strong student council 
• A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected 
• An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children 
• A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success 

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

What the school can offer:  

  2-week October half term  

Recognition of continuous service  

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

Excellent CPD opportunities 

Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  

The support of an experienced family of schools  

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  

Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 

Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coopor 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

 Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th November 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arthur Bugler Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arthur Bugler Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arthur-bugler-primary-school-stanford-le-hope

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