Role: Midday Assistant
Location: Oasis Academy Pinewood
Salary: Scale 2 (3-5) Outer London / £29,562-£30,408 FTE / £4,185-£4,304 actual
Hours: 6.25 hours per week (1 hour 15 mins per day) / Monday-Friday / Term time only
Contract: Fixed Term until 22nd July 2027 (with possibility of renewal for right candidate)
Start date: 1st December 2026
Applications close: 10.00am on Friday 6th November 2026
Interviews scheduled: week commencing Monday 9th November 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated midday assistant. You must have a real passion for working with children to create a rich, inclusive and balanced environment. You will be positive, passionate and enthusiastic with the ability to instil these qualities in our students. We are looking for a midday assistant who has the attitudes and skills to support our children to achieve their absolute best. Children learn best when outdoors and active so a large part of your time will be spent outside supporting children’s learning and play in our lovely outdoor areas as well as in the dinner hall while the children have their lunch.
We need you to be a positive and friendly team player and be dedicated to building positive relationships with the children to boost their wellbeing and lunchtime experience. What can you add to our team? We are looking for somebody who wants children to thrive. Is that you?
Our offer to you
• Engaged children and staff team that will make coming to work every day a joy
• A commitment to the importance of wellbeing for staff, children and their families
• Trust-wide opportunities to make a difference to the lives of all Oasis students
• A beautiful location with extensive grounds, on the edge of a country park that we make use of as a Forest School
Application process
If you’re interested and you would like to know more, we welcome conversations or school visits. Start your application to find out how to arrange this.
Or, if you can’t wait to apply and start the conversation at an interview – please click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us all about you, your experience and how your ambition to see every student succeed matches ours.
Closing date: 10.00am on Friday 6th November 2026
Interviews: week commencing Monday 9th November 2026
If you intend to apply, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and holding interviews in line with this. This could result in the advert closing before the advertised date.
Midday Assistant Employer: Oasis Academy Pinewood Reference: SCH/26/348389 employer: Havering Schools
Havering Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the development of its employees. With a strong focus on professional growth and collaboration across education, health, and social care, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in London. The council offers competitive benefits and a commitment to quality assurance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early years development and inclusion.
