Midday Assistant

Kents Hill Infant Academy, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PS

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The successful candidate will be required to work 4 hours 30 minutes per week; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s 11:45am – 1:15pm.
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £2,437.97 - £2,476.22 (Depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

Experience working with children in a school or early year setting. (Desirable)
Self-motivation, you are flexible and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.
Good written and verbal communication skills,enabling you to effectively interact with both children and adults.
Knowledge of first aid or a willingness to complete a first aid course.
An understanding of the way in which games and activities can help children develop.
The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
An understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are ‘proud to belong’ to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

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.