About the role
Salary: £5,029.79 Annually (Actual)
Job Title: Midday Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Hours: 8 hours 20 minutes per week
Scale: Scale 2 Point 4-5 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £5,029.79 - £5,107.02
Application Closes: Thursday 29th October 2026 Midday
Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Start Date: ASAP after interviews
Engage, Encourage and Support - Midday Assistant Wanted!
Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in their day? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT) is looking for two caring and patient
Midday Assistants
to join our warm and supportive team!
At SEAT, we believe in
belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment
—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will supervise and support our pupils during lunchtime and ensure a safe and calm environment both indoors and outdoors.
You will be working 11:40am - 1:20pm Monday - Friday, term time only.
What’s in it for you?
A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
A
Leadership Academy
to fuel your professional growth
A strong focus on
staff well-being
through our Employee Assistance Programme
The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
If you’re ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 553488 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!
At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Bardfield Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.
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