Midday Assistant - SEND

Parkwood Academy, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2DX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP following interviews

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 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: £4,259.12 Annually (Actual)

Midday Assistant - SEND job summary

Job Title: Midday Assistant - SEND

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Hours per week: 7 hours 30 minutes per week

Scale: Scale 2, Point 4-5 (depending on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: £4,259.12 - £4,326.42

Start Date: ASAP following interviews

Application Closes: Friday 2nd October 2026 Midday

Interview Date: Week Commencing 5th October 2026

Nurture, Encourage and Support - Midday Assistant (SEND) Wanted!

Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in their day? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for a caring, patient and adaptable Midday Assistant (SEND) to join our warm and supportive team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will supervise and support our pupils during lunchtime and ensure a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment both indoors and outdoors.

You will be working 11:30am - 1:00pm Monday to Friday, term time only.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you’re ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01245 354605 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Parkwood Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.

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 Parkwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkwood-academy

Parkwood Academy is nestled in the heart of Melbourne Road, Chelmsford and is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.

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