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Job Title: Midday Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term until 11th April 2027 (covering staff absence)
Hours per week: 7 hours 30 minutes per week
Scale: Scale 2, Point 4-5 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £4,399.65 - £4,469.16
Start Date: ASAP after interviews
Application Closes: Monday 5th October 2026 Midday
Interview Date: W/C 12th October 2026
Engage, Encourage and Support - Midday Assistant Wanted!
Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in their day? Parkwood Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for a caring and patient Midday Assistant to join our warm and supportive team!
At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment-values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will supervise and support our pupils during lunchtime and ensure a safe and calm environment both indoors and outdoors.
You will be working 12:00pm - 1:30pm Monday - Friday, term time only.
What's in it for you?
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued
· A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
· A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
· The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
Please click https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141355/EDV-2026-PA-03891 to apply for this role.
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01245 354605 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!
At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Parkwood Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.
Information about the School
Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.