Job Ref No. ECC2589-105S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4
Position Start Date: 02/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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Due to the increasing number of children attending our popular Perryfields Hub afterschool wraparound care, we are seeking to appoint an Extended Schools Assistant to work alongside the Extended Schools Supervisor, providing supervision and a snack to children aged 7 - 11 years old.

The position is for 12.75 hours per week, term time only, working Monday to Thursday 3:15pm - 6:00pm & Friday 3:15pm - 5:00pm. This is for five evening's per week.

The role includes:

· Supervising children and ensuring their safety at all times.

· Setting up activities for children to optionally take part in and engaging with children in aspects of play and conversation.

· Preparing and clearing away food. The ideal candidate would hold a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake.

This is a part-time, permanent position.

The successful candidate will be:

· an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with high expectations.

· motivated and able to engage with pupils, parents and other staff.

· creative, open and flexible to new ideas.

In return we offer:

· the support of an experienced team.

· a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.

· a supportive and friendly community.

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01245 250781. Or email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk

If you are the energising person we need, we want to hear from you. For more information about our School and Trust, please visit our website; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

See attached Job Description for further details.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications.

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

Samantha Edwards
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 7PP
Telephone: 01245 250781
Email: admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk

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