Midday Assistant

Job Description

Midday Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6

(£2,771.21 - £2,966.11 actual salary per annum)

5 hours per week: 12:10pm - 1:10pm, Monday - Friday

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: June 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Assistant to supervise on playgrounds or in the dining hall and escort pupils between the two areas. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for our pupils during lunchtimes

The successful applicant will:

• Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation
• Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise playing with the children outside, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school's behaviour plan
• Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed
• Assist children with Personal Care where necessary

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future.

The school is proud to be:

• Friendly, caring and supportive, with a strong student council 
• A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected 
• An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children 
• A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success 

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

What the school can offer:  

• 2-week October half term  
• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
• The support of an experienced family of schools  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026 at midday

Interview Date: Thursday 21st May 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

At Arthur Bugler, we endeavour to implement the ethos of our whole school community, where every individual feels important and included. We celebrate diversity which is embraced in a happy and secure environment. This is not just for pupils, we believe everyone should be taken care of. Our children, staff, governors, parents and volunteer helpers are valued and cared for making a positive and safe learning environment.