Staff Vacancies
We currently have the following vacancies: -
Before and After School Provision Team Member
Midday Assistants 2 positions
Inclusion Assistant (SEN Support) 2 positions
Telephone 01702 343823 Email ssears@st-helens.southend.sch.uk
Before and After School Provision Team Member
Mon – Fri – 7.45am – 8.45am and 3.15pm to 5.15pm (15 hours in total)
£12.26 per hour
Closing date:Thursday 3rd July
Interview date:Tuesday 8th July
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Before and After School Provision Team Member to join our team. You will play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children attending our wraparound care sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and engage children in a variety of activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate games, crafts, and play-based learning opportunities.
- Support children’s social and emotional development through positive interactions.
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are always followed.
- Prepare and serve snacks in line with food hygiene regulations.
- Set up and tidy away resources, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
- Manage behaviour in a fair and consistent manner, in line with school policies.
- Assist with registration and record-keeping as required.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (preferred).
- A friendly, patient, and caring approach.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection (training can be provided).
- Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative when required.
- A relevant childcare qualification (desirable but not essential).
- First Aid and Food Hygiene qualifications (or willingness to obtain them).
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A rewarding role making a difference in children’s lives.
If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a fun and engaging team, we’d love to hear from you!
School visits are welcome – please contact the office.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.
MIDDAY ASSISTANTS
2 positions
Date Required: September 2025
Salary: £12.65 an hour
Closing Date:Thursday 3rd July
Interviews:Tuesday 8th July
Hours: 1 ¼ hours at lunchtime (6.25 hours) Monday to Friday - term time only
44 weeks a year
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We are seeking 2 Midday Assistants to join our friendly team to ensure that our children enjoy a healthy, happy and safe lunch time.
Your duties will include supervising in the dining hall, supporting the children at play and administering basic first aid.
You will need to be able to work using your own initiative, enjoy working with children and be able to demonstrate understanding and patience.
Experience of working with young children in a positive and supportive role is preferred and an ability to work well as a part of a team is essential.
For further details of the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
School visits are welcome – please contact the office.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.
INCLUSION ASSISTANT (SEN SUPPORT)
2 positions
Date Required:September 2025
Salary:LGPS 3 – 6
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd July
Interviews:Tuesday 8th July
Hours:All day 8.30 – 3.25 (1 hour lunch)
Term time plus 5 training days - 45 weeks
NO holidays in term time.
We are seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and motivated Inclusion Assistant (SEN support) to join our hard-working and friendly inclusion team.
You will work as part of the inclusion team with individuals and small groups of children with SEND or SEMH challenges.
The successful candidate will be:
able to work positively within our whole school team
able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility
confident in supporting pupils to become independent learners
good at organising
approachable, patient and understanding
willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school
The successful candidate must hold at least a GSCE grade C in English and Maths, proof of this is required.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential.
School visits are welcome – please contact the office.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
Appointment will be subject to references, medical clearance, DBS, safeguarding checks including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE FORM. Available on St. Helen's Website (st-helens.southend.sch.uk) or direct from the school. Please ensure you complete and return all forms.It is very important that your personal statement relates to the person specification.Email addresses for your referees help us to speed up your application. Many thanks.