Midday Assistant

Midday Assistant – Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Job . ECC | Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range:
Actual Pro Rata Salary £3,942.37 |

Start Date:

Immediate |

Contract:

Part‑time | Term:
Permanent | Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per week, Term time only | Application close: 26/01/2026 | Closing Date: 26/01/2026

Tilbury Pioneer Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community, located in Thurrock, east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation that celebrates differences and pledges equal opportunity for all.

About the Role

We are seeking a lunchtime assistant to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence to ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive play experiences and opportunities for children during the lunchtime break.
• Encourage, support and foster positive relationships between children by providing positive and active play experiences.
• Administer first aid (a first aid certificate is desirable; training can be provided).

Benefits

• Staff well‑being programme, including access to Westfield Health Insurance.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Long‑service awards after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service.
• State of the art facilities and access to high‑quality resources to support learning.
• A paid “My Day” each year.
• Excellent career development and training.
• Two‑week October half‑term break.
• Supportive central team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance).
• Subsidised holiday provision for staff children.
• Free access to the Gateway Academy fitness suite.
• GLC Staff Nursery – competitive rates and term‑time only.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to applying. Please contact  to arrange a visit.

our website and complete an online application form:

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

The school will conduct searches for publicly available information on shortlisted candidates to:

• identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
• verify employment history.

All information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.#J-18808-Ljbffr