Midday Assistant - Temporary Maternity Cover
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Ilford, IG2 6TF |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Midday Assistant (Temporary Maternity Cover) required as soon as possible.
Gearies Primary School is a friendly, culturally diverse school in Gants Hill. We were recently rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are looking to appoint a versatile and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to provide support to children across the school during lunchtimes. Please note that this is a temporary role covering a colleague that is on Maternity Leave until the end of the summer term in July 2027.
The position is term time only for 10 – 10.5 hours per week, shift will start 11.20 to 11.30am Monday to Friday.
Salary £15.75 per hour.
We are looking for a colleague who:-
Enjoys working with children
Will encourage healthy eating
Encourage safe and enjoyable play
Has excellent communication skills
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
A friendly and supportive environment with well behaved children
Excellent development opportunities
Term time only working
Pension scheme
See advert for more information
Closing date is 9am on Friday 16th October 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post will require an enhanced DBS check, however, disclosure of convictions, either by the applicant or as a result of the DBS check, will not necessarily exclude an individual from employment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. References will be taken up prior to interview. We embrace diversity and promote equalities for all.