Job Description
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Vacancy Position - Midday Assistant
Location
West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB
Salary
Level 3, Point 3 to 5 £25,614 to £26,427 actual salary £3,421 to £3,529
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday - 12 midday to 1:10pm, 5 hours and 50 minutes a week (5.83), term time only (38 weeks per year)
Start Date
ASAP
About the Role
Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils. To support the development of our team at West Leigh Junior School, we are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join us on our ongoing journey for continued school improvement.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
· Experience of supporting pupils
· A caring, patient nature
· The ability to be flexible
· The ability to work well within a team and independently
If you wish to join our friendly and committed team and have a passion to see every child succeed, we would like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 30 October 2026, midday
Interviews: 5th or 6th November
For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For further details, please contact HR via MyNewTerm, telephone 01702 987890 or email recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
Information about the School
West Leigh Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust.
Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.
Set in the heart of the community, West Leigh Junior School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.