Midday Assistant

St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2DU

26 days remaining to apply

Closing date
5 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 1 hour per day Monday - Friday 12:15-13:15 pm Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed until July 2025
Pay scale: Scale 2 points 3-4
Additional allowances: Outer Fringe Allowance included in Salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be professional and proactive, facilitating a calm and enjoyable lunch hall experience for pupils
Have ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference;
Have high expectations of what can be achieved with outstanding practice;
Constantly strive to improve their own practice and that of others;
Believe in helping all children be the very best they can be;
Work well as part of a team;
Be committed to the ethos and aims of a Church of England School.
Be adaptable and willing to support all aspects of lunchtime provision
Have strong organisational skills, to support the smooth running of lunchtime systems

What the school offers its staff

A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
A school with high aspirations and a strong commitment to professional development;
Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team.
SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future;

Further details about the role

We are a friendly school in Bowers Gifford, Essex and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the Diocese.

St Margaret’s CofE Academy was rated by Ofsted as good in July 2019 and an Excellent Church School by SIAMS in May 2023.

There is a strong Christian ethos at St Margaret’s and we always strive for success. We place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and caring attitudes between all members of the school community. Our academy is driven by our strong Christian Vision and our Values of Love, Friendship, Wisdom, Respect, Courage and Perseverance; this vision and these values guide everything we do.

The successful candidate should: We are a friendly school in Bowers Gifford, Essex and are part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy trust currently serving twenty-one schools across the Diocese.

St Margaret’s CofE Academy was rated by Ofsted as good in July 2019 and an Excellent Church School by SIAMS in May 2023.

If you think this is an opportunity for you, we would love to meet you. We can offer a friendly and warm environment in a school that celebrates each and every member of their community.

Please email any questions or your completed application form to sharon.anderson@dcvst.org. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01268 552176

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Margaret's Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.