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Job Ref No. ECC2054-104S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Point 4 - 5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 02/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 9th November 2026  

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime and play team to support, inspire and engage children at Gosbecks Primary School to 'be the best you can be.'

This is a fixed term position until 21st July 2027 (this may continue). The hours are Monday to Friday 11.00am - 2.00 pm - term time only.

Pay scale is Scale 2, Point 4-5, Actual salary £8799 - £8938 pa.


Duties may include:


Supervising children with additional who need extra support around transitions, eating and playing.

Supervising children in the lunch hall, Rainbow provision, lunch club and classrooms as needed.
Supervising our OPAL play zones encouraging all types of play https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/
Preparing the dinner hall for lunch and clearing away afterwards when needed.
Encouraging healthy eating.
Administering first aid.
Respecting the need for confidentiality.

Providing support for individual children with additional needs in class, in the hour before and after lunch.

You will need to:

Be a flexible, organised and enthusiastic team player

Have an ability to show initiative and work independently

We can offer you:


A supportive, welcoming staff team and work environment
Training
Wonderful children who are a pleasure to work with

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, all successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and a DBS application.

Deadline:2nd November 26 @ Midday

Interview Date:9th November 26

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

Tracey Armstrong
Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close
Shrub End, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9DG
Telephone: 01206 575407
Email: finance@gosbecks.essex.sch.uk

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