Job Description

Do you have some time to spare at 11.45-1.15 each day? Would you like to work with children to guide them in healthy eating and help them to develop their play skills? We are looking for a midday assistant to join our existing team from 7th January 2019 to work together to make lunchtime an enjoyable experience for all of our children.

Midday Assistants are paid from £8.50 per hour and are paid in twelve equal monthly payments.

All school staff are included in the performance management cycle and pay rises are linked to satisfactory performance to the top of the relevant band.

All school staff are encouraged to attend training throughout the school year.

If you have a positive outlook and you enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Information about the School

Acorn Academy is a large infant school with three classes in each year group and the added benefit of a nursery and a specialist speech and language provision. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school.

Acorn Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.