About this role
GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy
Salary: GLC Point 10 £25,549 [Actual Pro rata salary: £5,922.48]
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, Term time only plus inset days [44.6 weeks]
Closing Date: 19th November 2026 at 9am
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 [email protected] to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form.