Midday Assistant

Arthur Bugler Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ

Deadline is tomorrow

Start date details
7th January 2024
Closing date
22 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 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: £2,685.28 - £2,874.16 Annually (Actual)

Midday Assistant job summary

Midday Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 – 6

(£2,685.28 - £2,874.16 actual salary per annum)

5 hours per week

12:05pm – 1:05pm, Monday - Friday

37 weeks of the year – term time only

Start Date: 7th January 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Assistant to supervise on playgrounds or in the dining hall and escort pupils between the two areas.

The successful applicant will:

Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and will lead outdoor activities to encourage participation.
Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise playing with the children outside, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid and using the school’s behaviour plan
Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell & provide comfort if distressed
Assist children with Personal Care where necessary

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The School is proud to be:  

Friendly, caring and supportive, with a strong student council
A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected  
An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children  
A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.   

 What the school can offer:       

2-week October half term   
Recognition of continuous service   
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  
Excellent CPD opportunities  
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools   
The support of an experienced family of schools   
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme   
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff  
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Sophie Neal hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.    

Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.  

To apply for the vacancy, please visit our website via the link below, or apply via Essex School Jobs.  Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)    

Closing date: Friday 22nd November 2024, Midday

Interview Date: W/C 25th November 2024

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.