Midday Assistants x2

Job Description

Little Thurrock Primary School

Rectory Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5SW

Wishes to appoint a

Midday Assistants x2

Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6

(£4,618.68 - £4,943.51 per annum)

8 hours 20 minutes per week

11:50am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

Fixed until 31st August 2027

We are looking for an aspirational Midday Assistant to work as part of a team at Little Thurrock Primary School. Midday Assistants create a very positive, happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtime.

The successful applicant will:-

· Have good a good standard of English and Mathematics (Grade 4-9 or equivalent) 

· Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation

· Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise outdoor play, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school's behaviour plan

· Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed

· Assist children with Personal Care where necessary

· Be willing to undertake training, including First Aid

Little Thurrock Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.

In return for your hard work, you will receive: 

· 2-week October half term

· Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools 

· Recognition of continuous service  

· Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust  

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme   

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 

· National Conditions of Service 

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school. For more information speak toAyshen Uluhan, email - hr@osborne.coopor call 01375 648944.

Little Thurrock is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information. If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our websiteOsborne Co-operative Academy Trustor My New Term: Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs

Closing date:  Friday 10th July 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Please note: 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.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Little Thurrock Primary School is a large three form entry school and nursery at the heart of the community: we are a school that promotes strong and supportive parent partnerships. We are committed to ensuring all our pupils receive an outstanding education, achieve their full potential, and are equipped with the skills and attitudes needed to be active citizens of the 21st Century. We passionately believe that strong foundations are the key to success and are striving to be a beacon of excellence for early language development.