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Job Ref No. ECC8823824-61S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Level 3, Points 3 to 5,
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/05/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Wednesday 13th May, Thursday 14th May  

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Vacancy Position

Midday Assistant

Location: Friars Primary School & Nursery, Constable Way, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9XX

Salary: Salary Range:Level 3, Points 3 to 5, actual salary £5,680 to £5,861

Hours of work:11:30am to 1.30pm, Monday to Friday, totals 10 hours a week, term time only.

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

To support our midday team at Friars Primary School and to support particular children with special education needs.

The main scope of the job will be:

To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils.
To support the special educational needs of an individual child with autism.
To attend to minor injuries applying basic first aid
To help with other duties as necessary e.g., nappy changing, supervising play etc.
To alert the senior leadership team of any concerns regarding a child or group of children.
To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety, safeguarding, special educational needs, welfare and behaviour of pupils.
To attend relevant training and meetings as required
To respect confidentiality at all times.

Information about the School


As part of Portico Academy Trust, Friars Primary School can offer you:

·A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
·A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
·High quality professional development
·Opportunities for cross phase work
·Support and collaboration across our Trust
·A well-resourced school

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to learn more about Friars, please contact our school office who will book a time for you to come and see us. Tours of the school will be with a member of our Senior Leadership Team.

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 orrecruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Information about the School

Friars Primary School is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

Set in the heart of the community, Friars Primary School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.

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

Rebecca Sanderson
Friars Primary School & Nursery
Constable Way, Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9XX
Telephone: 01702 987890
Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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