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Job Ref No. ECC3502-49S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Points 3 -4
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 25/02/2026  

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1.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 11:30 to 1pm

Term time only (38 weeks) excluding inset days
Scale 2, Pts 3 - 4 Pro Rata to 12 equal instalments

£4,316.60 - £4,382.40 Actual Salary (FTE £25,524.90 - £25,914)

Immediate Start


We are looking for a Midday assistant to join our friendly team.

The successful candidate will:

· Have a calm and positive manner

· Be flexible, patient and well organised

· 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

· Be able to lead and support playground games when required.

We are delighted that you are considering coming to join our team. As you apply for our post we encourage you to speak to us with any questions you may have and suggest that you visit our website.

Information about the School
The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-one schools across the diocese. It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. Orsett C of E Primary a one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Thurrock, is one of our schools.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to Sharon.Anderson@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01375 891383

Information about the School

Orsett C of E Primary School is a church school within The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Multi Academy Trust.

Our school is a happy and creative environment with a great team of staff.

Our vision is to enable every pupil in our care to flourish and shine and to prepare them for life's journey.

We value our staff - you are our greatest asset. If you would like to join our brilliant team we look forward to receiving your application.

We place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and caring attitudes between all of the school community.

We hold an open door policy here at Orsett and value the concerns and opinions of everyone in our school community. Working in partnership with our community and parents we will ensure that we are always providing the best possible experiences for our children.

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

Sharon Anderson
School Lane, Orsett
Essex, RM16 3JR
Telephone: 01375 891383
Email: admin.orsett@dcvst.org

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