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Job Ref No. ECC2983-97S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Pt 3 FTE £26,367 inc fringe Term time only
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 25/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 5th November 2026  

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MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Salary: Scale 2 Pt 3 FTE £26,367.00 inc fringe Term time only
Actual Salary: £1428.25
Working hours: 2 hours and 30 minutes per week (11:50-12:20 or 12:20-12:50) Term time only working 36.7 weeks
Start date: ASAP

Harlowbury Primary Academy are looking to recruit two enthusiastic, friendly and effective Midday Assistants to join our team. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The successful applicants must promote positive behaviour as well as support play leaders by organising and playing games with the children.

The successful candidates will need to ensure the safety and good conduct of pupils in both the dinner hall and outside areas. They should enjoy working with children and have good communication skills.

The post is for 5 lunchtimes per week, term time only.

NET Academies Trust is dedicated to leading and promoting best practice in education. We would like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm. We are very happy to talk about the post informally if you require more information.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

We are a flourishing single form entry primary school that has an excellent Speech and Language Centre.

Our inspirational staff, rigorous leadership team and dedicated governors are committed to excellent outcomes for all our pupils and will equip them with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to be successful in their learning.

Our amazing pupils believe that they can succeed and overcome barriers to inspire others! Our staff and learning community foster and develop our approach to learning through our core values and attitudes. We aim to inspire our pupils to harness their skills and energy so that they benefit from every minute at school. We encourage children to flourish both emotionally and academically and each child is celebrated for their individuality.

Please see our website which will give you a flavour of school life at Harlowbury.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Monica Holland
Watlington Road, Old Harlow
Essex, CM17 0DX
Telephone: 01279 423444
Email: admin@harlowbury.essex.sch.uk

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