Midday Assistant

Job Description

Midday Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Full time / Permanent

7.5 hours per week (11:45am to 1:15pm daily)

Level 3 (SCP 5) £13.26 per hour

Closing Date: 30.09.2026

Leigh North Street Primary School is a thriving, three form entry community school in Leigh‑on‑Sea, educating over 600 pupils. We promote our ASPIRE values -Acceptance, Safety, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enjoyment, which shape our nurturing, ambitious and inclusive ethos.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and innovative Midday Assistant to join our established hardworking team. We are looking for someone who is motivated, committed, and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.

What We Can Offer You:

· Happy, motivated pupils who love to learn

· Supportive colleagues, parents and governors

· A warm, welcoming and friendly school community

· Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

· High‑quality training and ongoing support from experienced practitioners

· A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Safeguarding Commitment:

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and a pre‑employment health assessment.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive strong applications, so early submission is encouraged.

Visits Welcome:

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school.

We would love to meet you and show you what makes our school special. Book a visit today: lisasmith@leigh.southend.sch.uk

Please note:

We do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the School

Leigh North Street Primary School is a three form entry school in the heart of Leigh on Sea, Essex. We have over 600 pupils on role.

At Leigh North Street Primary School we promote a culture which reflects our Core Values - we call these values, ASPIRE (Acceptance, Safety, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enjoyment). A commitment to ASPIRE, we believe, ensures our children receive the best education possible as they become engaged, resilient learners who readily acknowledge challenge as a means to further their academic, social and cultural development.

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.