Job Ref No. ECC2027-118 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Spinal Point 3 - 4
Position Start Date: 30/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Week Beginning 23rd November 2026  

Job Description

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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual to join our friendly team of midday staff, supporting children during their lunch break.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide support in the dining hall and playgound
Encouraging good dining room practices
Provide basic medical care where necessary
Encouraging group games
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our children
Preparing and/or clearing the dining hall

You must have:

A flexible "can-do" approach
The ability to communicate with childrenat all levels
Good organisational skills
Patience and understanding
The vacancy is for each day of the week. If you are only able to work a certain number of days then please contact Nikki Mead to advise via recruitment@flitchgreen.net, as a job share is also available.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Immediate start (or when available to do so)
7.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday
Term time only
Scale 2 Point 3 -4

Closing date: Midday Thursday 13th November 2026

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all it's staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the School

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a large, 4 form entry Infant and Nursery School in the seaside town of Clacton.

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

Kathy Maguire-Egan
Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Essex, CO15 2AH
Telephone: 01255 421168
Email: headteacher@oakwood.essex.sch.uk

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