Job Ref No. ECC3252-204S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 5 (Range 5-6)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 08/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week commencing 14th July 2025.
Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Midday Assistant Supervisor to join the team asap.
The working hours are 11:40am to 2:00pm Monday to Friday, 11 hours 40 minutes per week. Term time only for 38 weeks per year.
Salary Scale 3, Point 5 (Range 5-6) Actual Salary £6,724 per annum (which includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).
Applications close: Midday on 8th July 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 14th July 2025.
Merrylands Primary School and Nursery is located in Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Basildon. We are one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.
We are seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant Supervisor who will supervise and ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of children throughout the lunchtime period. The successful candidate will lead a team of Midday Assistant's to promote positive play opportunites for all children and follow the school's therapeutic approach.
The successful candidate will:
· have a calm and patient personality and be organised, flexible and resilient
· engage and motivate children and be able to support children with social and emotional needs
· be an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member
We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success or all children and staff
· a supportive school and Trust team
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Michelle Challis at MChallis@merrylands-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 417893.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Merrylands Primary School and Nursery has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.
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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