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Job Ref No. ECC2271-104S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex School Pay Scale 2 (pt 3 -pt 4)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026  

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Midday Assistant

Hours: 7.5 hours per week (11.45am - 1.15pm Monday-Friday term time only)

Are you caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting children? We are looking for a friendly and enthusiasticMidday Assistant to join our team and help make lunchtimes a safe, happy, and inclusive part of the school day.

Your Role Will Include:

Supervising children during lunch in the dining hall and on the playground
Encouraging positive play and respectful behaviour
Supporting children with their meals and promoting good table manners
Ensuring the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils at all times
Administering basic first aid when necessary (training can be provided)
Our School Values:

We believe in nurturing every child through our core values:

Honesty- Tell the truth
Positivity- Look for the good
Determination- Keep trying
Respect- Care for everyone
Democracy- Decide together
Individuality- Be yourself

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Caroline Powell - Office and HR Manager
Market Road, Wickford
Essex, SS12 0AG
Telephone: 01268 733071
Email: admin@wickford-pri.essex.sch.uk

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