Support Staff

Midday Assistant

Greensted Primary School & Nursery · Basildon · Essex

Job description

Midday Assistant

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 12:00-1:20pm, 6hrs 40minutes per week, term-time only, 43.5wks paid per year

Salary: Scale 2 Point 5 £27,180 FTE / £4,087.82 Actual

Fixed Term to start ASAP and end 21/07/2027

Greensted is a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the potential of all our students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Midday Assistant to join our team and support our students during lunch breaks.

Key Responsibilities:

To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break
To set up areas of the playground with toys and activities and ensure that pathways and playground areas are free from obstructions
To follow the school behaviour policy and encourage good standards of behaviour at all times
To establish positive relationships with pupils
To follow the MDA rota

Qualifications:

Experience working with children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

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About this school

Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated

Pupils: 505
Avg teacher salary: £48,077
Pupil:teacher ratio: 25.3:1
Academy trust: LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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