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Job Ref No. ECC2601-108 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 - point 3 to 4
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/10/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Lunchtimes are an important part of a child's day and an opportunity to learn, play and socialise together! We are looking for a proactive, reliable and kind Midday Assistant to join our friendly school and make this a reality for our children.

Hours per week: 6.25 hours per week (12:00 - 1:15pm)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, term time only)

Actual salary range: £3,527 to £3,582

Hourly rate: £13.23 to £13.43

Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 to £25,185 pa.

Key to the role is maintaining the safety, welfare and good behaviour of the pupils during their lunch break, either in the playground or the dining hall. It is essential that you enjoy working with children and can establish positive relationships with them within the context of the role. This will include engaging actively with playground activities.

The successful candidate will:

The successful candidate will:

· Have a calm and positive manner

· Be flexible and patient

· Use their initiative but also work as part of a team

· Be able to maintain a safe working environment

· Be fair, caring and have a sense of humour

· Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Able to promote and supervise playground games and activities

· Enjoy the fresh air and fun!

Please see the attached job description, person specification and 'Key Information' sheet for further details about the role and how to apply online.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by calling Mr Ramshaw or Mrs Branch on 01277 651364. Alternatively, please email admin@sunnymede.essex.sch.uk. If you feel you have the qualities for this post, please apply online at essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Please take care to complete the application in full. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, as well as promoting British values. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.

Information about the School

Sunnymede Primary School is a vibrant, two form entry school in Billericay, where children are well behaved and at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website to discover more about us - http://www.sunnymedeprimary.com

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

Ronnie Branch
The Meadow Way, Billericay
Essex, CM11 2HL
Telephone: 01277 651364
Email: head@sunnymede.essex.sch.uk

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