Midday Assistant
Warmingham CofE Primary School, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QNThis job expired on 13 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 September 2024
Closing date
13 June 2024 at 7:58am
Date listed
24 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 1.25 hours per day Monday to Friday Term time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC 2 £11.59 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Staff Vacancy Details
Midday Assistant (Primary): 1.25hrs per day (11.45am to 1.00pm)
6.25hrs a week Term Time Only
Location: Warmingham CE Primary School, School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
School:
Warmingham CE Primary School
Head Teacher:
Kate Appleby
Address:
School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, CW11 3QN
Telephone Number:
01270 526260
School Website Address:
http://www.warminghamce.cheshire.sch.uk/
Position Advertised:
Midday Assistant
Salary:
£11.59 per hour
Applications to be obtained from:
http://www.rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk/page/vacancies/36322
Applications to be returned to:
resources@RCSAT.cheshire.sch.uk
RSCAT Head Office, C/o Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School, School Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire, CW6 9NR
A Midday Assistant post is available from Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at Warmingham CE Primary School. The Directors of the Rural Church Schools Academy Trust (RCSAT) are seeking to employ a reliable and effective Midday Assistant. The successful candidate will join a committed, professional and hardworking lunchtime team who put the needs of our children first. For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of a Midday Assistant at Warmingham CE Primary School please refer to the person specification and job description attached.
Warmingham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited into to school for short interview.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MIDDAY ASSISTANT
POST: Midday Assistant
SCHOOL: Warmingham CE Primary School
HOURS: 1.25 hrs per day (11.45am to 1pm ) 6.25 hrs per week
ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Principal and Governing Body
JOB PURPOSE: The job holder is responsible for ensuring supervision of all pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Ensures the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period; taking into account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.
2 Arranges age-appropriate activities for pupils during inclement weather.
3 Cleaning of tables, doors and surfaces.
4 Ensures application of the school behaviour policy during this period, referring serious issues to the Midday Supervisor where applicable.
5 Refers to senior members of staff on duty in cases of emergency; or, if unable to contact staff, call for the public emergency services by dialling 999.
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the School's/RCSAT Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Principal/ Head Teacher/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.
Working Relationships
- Achieve constructive working relationships with all staff.
- Liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure the successful movement of pupils through the school.
Other Professional Requirements
- Take responsibility for one’s own professional development including knowledge of school policies and procedures.
- Carry out the duties above and conduct yourself in a professional way.
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Principal and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.
JOB SPECIFICATION
MIDDAY ASSISTANT
POST: Midday Assistant
SCHOOL: Warmingham CE Primary School
CRITERIA
DESIRABLE
ESSENTIAL
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Qualifications
First Aid Qualification
N/a
Certification
Experience
Previous experience as Midday Assistant or working with children
N/a
Applications/Interview
Job Related Knowledge
Previous experience as Midday Assistant or working with children
Willingness to undertake job related training including a First Aid qualification
Interview
Skills & Aptitudes
A keen learner
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work with children in a calm manner
Willingness to undertake training
Ability to organise appropriate activities in and out of doors
Ability to use own initiative
Remain calm in an emergency
Interview
Other Requirements
None
Positive attitude
Friendly
Sense of humour
Enjoys working with children
Team play
Interview
What the school offers its staff
Warmingham CE Primary is a very special school which is situated in the beautiful village of Warmingham; nestled between Elworth, Sandbach, Middlewich and Crewe.
The school itself dates back to 1839 and has grown over the years to accommodate seventy-seven pupils. It was originally built to meet the needs of the local Parish of St Leonard's. It continues to do this in conjunction with the surrounding areas.
Our Christian values and family ethos underpin everything we do, ensuring that every member of our school community is able to 'let their light shine'. Our values are based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and are theological and inclusive. They permeate through the children’s whole experience and are at the heart of our curriculum and school life.
We aim to provide our children with the very best education - an education they will remember; one which will foster a love for learning and develop a thirst for knowledge, as we nurture their intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development.
Our philosophy is rooted in the knowledge that children need to feel safe and happy in order to achieve their very best. If you would like to know more about our school, please do get in touch to arrange a suitable time for a tour of our school.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Warmingham CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Warmingham CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- resourses@rcsat.cheshire.sch.uk
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