Start Date: February 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Scale: 2.2 – 2.3

Hours: 11.45am – 1.15pm Monday to Friday (7.5hpw)

Salary: £4,129 - £4,193

FTE: 16.91% (38 weeks per year)

Job Purpose:

As a Midday Assistant you will take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the lunch break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions.

You will:

·         Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils

·         Have first aid knowledge preferred but not essential

·         To assist pupils whilst in the dining hall.

·         To enforce the behaviour procedures for maintaining good order.

·         To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.

·         To alert class teacher or Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual pupil or group of pupils

·         To collect/drop the hot lunches from the supplier in Gt Waltham, so must have use of your own vehicle.

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

Applications:

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https:/fordend.essex.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 23^rd February 2026. Interviews will take place later that week.

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com

Visits to the school are welcomed.