Harold Wood Primary School Recreation Avenue Harold Wood Romford RM3 0TH Headteacher: Mr Stuart Fryd Telephone: 01708 345473 Website: www.haroldwoodprimaryschool.co.uk Midday Assistant - SEN support Hours: 6.25 hpw (1hr 15 mins per day) /38 weeks per year HOLS Actual Salary: Grade 1/2, points 2-5 £28,221 - £29,436 (£4,106 - £4,283 pro rata). Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Harold Wood Primary School is looking to recruit a caring and committed individual to provide support during the lunchtime period. A vacany has arisen in our school for a lunchtime assistant for children with Special Educational Needs to join our lunchtime team and help to develop our school ethos. Duties will include: - Supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties. - Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. - Enforcing positive behaviour and positive social interaction. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have: - A nurturing, though firm, approach. This is essential, and previous experience of working with challenging children would be beneficial. - A patient attitude towards pupils. - Confident with challenging behaviour. Based in a superb environment with attractive grounds, Harold Wood Primary School is a successful school with supportive governors and friendly pupils. Partnership is a way of life here and our mission statement is “Working together. Learning together. Respecting each other. To REACH our personal best”. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and hardworking team. Please apply online. Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 - 12pm Interviews: TBC We are committed to high expectations of behaviour. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up for successful candidates prior to interview.