Midday Assistant

Midday Assistant

Part Time, Fixed term until August 2026

7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Monday to Friday 12.00 - 1.30 pm

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Make a real difference during lunchtimes at Lift Pioneer!

We are looking for a caring and proactive Midday Assistant to join our team and ensure our students have a safe and enjoyable lunchtime break. You will play a crucial role in creating a positive environment, promoting respect and well-being whilst working as part of a team. You will also help to ensure our students return to class ready to learn, contributing to our mission that every child receives an excellent education, every day.

Lift Pioneer is a successful special school that provides for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. We have purpose-built facilities and a modern, inspiring learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our pupils and enabling them to experience success.

School visits are welcome. To arrange, please contact Cathy Duff, School Operations Manager on

Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA
, United Kingdom

£4,129.27 - £4,194.06 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Closing date: 2nd March 2026

• Comprehensive training
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  Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits
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  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks
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  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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