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Job Ref No. ECC2162-138S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Pt 2 FTE £25,142 inc fringe, Term time
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary
Application Close: 06/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 9th February 2026  

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MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Salary: Scale 2 Pt 2 FTE £25,142 inc fringe, Term time only. Actual Salary £3,958.39
Working hours: 7.5 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Contract Type: Maternity Cover


Katherines Primary Academy are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, friendly and effective Midday Assistant to join our team. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant must promote positive behaviour as well as support play leaders by organising and playing games with the children.

The successful candidate will need to ensure the safety and good conduct of pupils in both the dinner hall and outside areas. They should enjoy working with children and have good communication skills.

The post is for 5 lunchtimes per week, term time only.

NET Academies Trust is dedicated to leading and promoting best practice in education. We would like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm. We are very happy to talk about the post informally if you require more information.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery is a vibrant primary school located in Harlow. Our students exhibit excellent learning behaviors and eagerly embrace the learning opportunities our challenging curriculum presents. We are extremely proud of our academic results which are above National Standards.

Our dedicated staff team, ensure that children's well being and voice are at the heart of what we do. We believe that every child’s learning and development is as individual as they, at Katherines Primary Academy children GROW in our care. Our commitment to each child is that they will leave us as Global citizens, Resilient learners, Outstanding achievers and Well-rounded empowered individuals. This coupled with our '100 things at Katherines' is designed to ensure that we are shaping our children's futures in the most positive way possible. We are confident that our children are equipped to face new challenges in the modern world, ready for their next stage of education in their respective secondary schools and beyond.

Mr Julien Mealey Head of School Katherine Primary Academy and Nursery

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

Claire Whitehouse
Brookside, Harlow
Essex, CM19 5NJ
Telephone: 01279 421495
Email: office@katherines.netacademies.net

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