At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring safety and promoting positive play experiences.
- Company: Join the vibrant Tilbury Pioneer Academy, part of the Gateway Learning Community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, well-being programme, career development, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent opportunities for growth and a fun atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; first-aid training can be provided.
The predicted salary is between 24733 - 24733 £ per year.
Midday Assistant GLC: Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Salary: GLC Point 10 £24,733 FTE [Actual Pro Rata Salary £4,299]
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time 7.5 hours per week, Term time only
Closing Date: 24th June 2026
Tilbury Pioneer 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.
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 and opportunities.
- Administer first aid (a first‑aid certificate is desirable but training can be provided).
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Jo.Allison@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit. If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form.
Tilbury Pioneer Academy: Midday Assistant employer: Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Tilbury Pioneer Academy, part of the Gateway Learning Community, is an exceptional employer that prioritises staff well-being and professional growth. With a vibrant work culture, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to equality and inclusivity, we offer unique benefits such as a comprehensive health insurance programme, career development opportunities, and a supportive central team, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in education.
