18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    23 February 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    3 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£4,740 to £4,815 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent position starting as soon as possible - 8.75 hours per week - Monday to Friday, Term time only and attend occasional monthly Team Meetings or training - 11.45am -1.30pm.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lunchtime Support Assistant to join our lunchtime team to support children during the lunchtime break.

Thameside is an inclusive and welcoming school, situated near the Thames river in Caversham.

The role will include supporting children in the dining hall, encouraging children to eat their food, tidying and clearing down the hall, and supervising children while promoting good behaviour and safe play in the playground.

You will need to be able to deal with challenging children in a fair and consistent manner and address any concerns with poor behaviour.

You will join an experienced team of other Lunchtime Support staff in providing a fun and safe lunchtime experience.

If you are a team player and have a passion for working with children please apply!

What the school offers its staff

Please email Miss Lucas, School Business Manager for further information or to get an application form sbm@thameside.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5551 or visit https://www.thamesideprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025

Interviews: w/c 24th February 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Thameside Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
374 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11

Primary School ,situated in the heart of Caversham, we are an extension of our diverse local community with more than 30 languages spoken here.

We are very proud of our inclusive nature and believe that every child – whatever their ability or background - deserves the best possible start in life.

Arranging a visit to Thameside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@thameside.reading.sch.uk.

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