Midday Assistant (Part-Time)

From the advert

DARLINGHURST ACADEMY

MID-DAY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

Pay Range: LGPS 3

FTE: £25,614

Actual Salary: £5,044

Hours of Work - 8.5 hours per week (term-time only)

11.45am to 13.25pm

Start Date: December 2026

Legra Academy Trust are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant for Darlinghurst Academy.

The position will require the successful candidate to supervise the pupils’ recreation activities ensuring high standards of safety. They will engage in play and activities relevant to the ages of the pupils, whilst maintaining high standards of discipline and behaviour.

Previous experience in a similar position or ability to play/teach board games such as chess or draughts would be advantageous. Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.

This is a part-time position working 8.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday term-time only.

Why Legra Academy Trust?

We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst Academy. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 250 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students', staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it - so why don't you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk

Safeguarding:

Darlinghurst Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Darlinghurst Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority - we offer events and support for all employees.