Lunch time Assistant
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JNDeadline is today
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
27 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11.59 Hourly 7.5 hours per week for 38 weeks (term time only)
Lunch time Assistant job summary
Title: Lunch-time Assistant
Accountable to: Headteacher
Pay Scale: Grade 2
Actual Pay: £11.59/hour
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (38 weeks term time only)
Closing Date: 27.9.24
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
St James is a vibrant and exciting place to be. As a relatively small school, we have the luxury of knowing every pupil as an individual and are passionate about the opportunities we provide to allow all pupils to flourish both academically and personally. We are located at the heart of our village community and benefit from supportive parents and fantastic outdoor learning opportunities. Our Christian values of community, courage & Kindness are fundamental to all that we do.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Lunch time Assistant to join our friendly team. Our successful candidate will share in our commitment to putting pupil’s needs at the heart of all we do and will support pupils to develop a sense of curiosity, adventure and empathy.
The position will involve setting up tables & benches for lunch times, supporting children to eat their lunch, cleaning and clearing away tables & benches and time outside to support the children to play.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
12:00 – 13:15 (1hr 15mins) | 11:30-13:15 (1hr 45mins) | 11:30-13:15 (1hr 45mins) | 12:00-13:15 (1hr 15mins) | 11:45-13:15 (1hr 30mins) |
We are looking for the right candidate who:
Understands and shows a commitment to safeguarding
Cares passionately about the well-being and progress of all children
Is full of enthusiasm, warmth and energy with a good sense of humour
Is positive and able to work well as part of a team
Is well organised with good communication skills
Will promote the Christian ethos and values of the school
Is able to communicate well with colleagues, parents and pupils
We can offer you:
A caring and supportive learning environment
Polite, hardworking and articulate children we are curious and eager to learn
A caring and inclusive school with attractive and purposeful learning environments
A supportive Senior Leadership Team, which is committed to supporting staff health and well-being
A committed whole school team who work hard and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils
A school that works closely with parents, governors, our local church and the wider community
Generous local government pension scheme and access to a range of Employee Assist services.
Application Procedure:
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form through My New Term. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting.
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the school office.
Applications will be considered as and when they come in. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on the this link List of offences that are not filtered
It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.
Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.
By applying for this role, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
St James CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
St James CE Primary School and the Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Our Christian values of community, courage and kindness are key to the St. James family, a family that provides security and nurture, so that all can learn. We celebrate each other's successes and provide support and comfort through times of challenge, enabling all to thrive and flourish.
We are stronger with all parts of our community working together - pupils, staff, parents, governors, the Vale Academy Trust, our surrounding villages, St. James Church and the wider community. This helps us to work 'for the good of all' and is an essential part of who we are.
Just as Jesus had his team of friends around him, including St. James, we are creating a school family that supports and motivates all to be the best they can be, 'for the good of all'.
We follow an ambitious and enriched curriculum that we have carefully designed to develop children's sense of curiosity, empathy and adventure, preparing children to go out into the world as life-long-learners; resilient risk-takers and courageous global citizens.
Finally, we are ambitious for all our learners and in our intent to be the first choice school in the local area.
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