Midday Assistant

Employer: Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Location: Basildon, East of England

Salary: £27,180

Job type: PART_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

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.

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