Relief Midday Assistant

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Scale 2

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 31/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA

We are looking to appoint a reliable, friendly and motivated person for the post of Relief Midday Assistant. This post would suit a local person looking for casual work with no committment to regular hours. You would work on an 'as and when' basis to help cover staff shortages. There will be no obligation on the school to offer you hours and no obligation on yourself to work if you are otherwise unavailable.

The role will involve supervising children in the dining hall and on the playground ies include interacting with children to encourage good social skills and leading outdoor activities to encourage participation. It may also include assisting with clearing the hall and dishwasher duties.

Hours will be in shifts of either 1 or 2 hours between 11.45 p.m. and 1.45 p.m.

If you would like to apply for this role, please ensure you complete ALL sections of the application form, including your full employment and educational history.

In September 2018, Brightlingsea Infant School & Nursery and Brightlingsea Junior School became Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery. We are a large Primary School, taking children from 2 to 11 years, with a three form entry and approximately 750 children on roll. This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking to further improve outcomes for our children and families.

As a large school we are able to offer some exciting opportunities for staff: we recognise the importance of professional development and believe in investing in staff to help us to achieve our vision.

We are an inclusive school and strive to deliver a fully accessible social and academic curriculum. Our aim is for all pupils to achieve their full potential. We provide a welcoming, caring and supportive environment, which allows children to develop socially, emotionally and academically. All our staff play an important part in children's development. Parents are actively encouraged to take a vested interest in the school, so that together, school, parents and children can work together in partnership.

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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Laura Khine
Eastern Road
Brightlingsea, Colchester
Essex, CO7 0HU

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Email: admi