Midday Assistant - CANVEY SITE

Castledon School, Wickford
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Job Ref No. ECC7045-313 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 (points 4-5)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 04/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: to be confirmed  

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Midday Assistant - Castledon, Canvey

Required: As Soon As Possible

5 hours per week, term time only

Monday to Friday, 12.00pm - 1pm

Scale 2, point 4-5

Actual Annual Salary £2,939 - £2,986

Castledon School is part of the Zenith Multi Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable midday assistant, for our site on Canvey Island who will have a positive impact on the learners within the academy and understand their individual needs.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to liaise with other members of staff. Main duties include:


● Supervision of dining hall to keep it safe and orderly

● Helping children in difficulty e.g. spills, tricky packaging

● Social interaction and encouraging pro social behaviour

● Playground duty after lunch

● Clearing up the hall

● Cleaning tables/chairs before storing away

● First aid (once trained)

● Supporting children with putting away equipment

Diversity and Inclusion are important to us at Castledon. We believe we are a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates to look at our job description, come and view us (by appointment) and ask any questions prior to interview.

Closing date: 4th October at midnight however as applicants apply they will be vetted early.

Castledon School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect our staff to follow this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.

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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Contact Information

Juliet Winsor
Bromfords Drive, Wickford
Essex, SS12 0PW
Telephone: 01268 761252
Email: admin@castledon.org

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