Job Description

Establishment:

Lansdowne Primary Academy

Location:

Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary:

Actual Pro Rata Salary 5,555

Department:

Pupil Support

Job Type:

Part Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Closing Date:

04/07/2025 11:17

Interview Date:

08/08/2025

Start Date:

01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

10.00

Weeks per Year:

44.600

Pay Grade:

Support Staff Pay Scale | SCP10 - SCP10

The Role

Midday Assistant
GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy
Salary: GLC Point 10 23,966 FTE [ Actual Pro Rata Salary 5,555]
Contract: Permanent - 1st September 2025
Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, Term time only plus inset days [44.6 weeks]
Closing Date: 4th July 2025 at Midday

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are seeking to appoint a lunchtime assistant as part of our midday team 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.

We are looking for someone:
To be responsible for promoting positive play experiences and opportunities for children during the lunchtime break
To encourage, support and foster positive relationships between children by providing positive and active play experiences and opportunities
To administer first aid (A first aid certificate is desirable, but training can be provided)

We can offer:
Happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school
A supportive and hard-working staff team
Professional development by attending training and development opportunities when need is identified

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
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 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
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free Access to the Gateway Academy fitness suite
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

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

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application.

Please contact Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form.

Safeguarding Information

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



In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children; to verify employment history


Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Lansdowne Road

Tilbury

Essex

RM18 7QB

Kathryn Luckin
Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org...