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Part-time, permanent
Starting September 2026
10 hours per week
11.45 a.m.- 1.45 p.m. Monday to Friday
Term time only
Scale 2, Point 3 to 4 (actual salary £5679 to £5769)
We are seeking a caring and reliable Midday Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will help ensure pupils have a happy, safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging good social interaction and supporting the wellbeing of all children. The role will involve supervising children in the dining hall and on the playground at lunchtimes. Duties include interacting with children to encourage good social skills and leading outdoor activities to encourage participation.
We welcome applicants with a range of skills and experience who are committed team players and passionate about creating a positive and inclusive school environment.
Please note: due to the short timescale available, 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
In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families. As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.
We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.