Job Description

We are looking to appoint two Midday Assistants working two/three days each week (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11.50 am to 1.05 pm term time only.)

Flexibility to cover additional days at short notice desirable but not essential.

You will be involved in assisting and supervising pupils in the dining hall, basic medical duties and supervising pupils in the playground/on the field.

Experience of working with primary aged children would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• have a calm and positive manner
• be flexible and patient
• be well organised and proactive
• be a team player but also able to use own initiative
• be able to maintain a safe working environment
• be fair, caring and have a sense of humour
• have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• have the ability to lead and support playground games when required.

Long Ridings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our children and all staff share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure, suitable references and a pre-employment medical check.

Information about the School

School Vision: To enable everyone, regardless of circumstances, to confidently grow into well-rounded, well-educated individuals with strong moral values, ready for their next steps in life.

Long Ridings Primary School, a popular and thriving two-form entry primary school with 388 pupils. It is a great place to work. The school follows a thematic approach to teaching with half termly opportunities to celebrate our learning. We serve a mixed socio-economic area of Hutton and Shenfield, near Brentwood. Our last Ofsted inspection was in March 2019: rated Good. We are closely involved in Teacher Training as part of the Essex and Thames SCITT - We recruit, train and retain the very best staff. We work closely with other local schools and are outward looking in terms of school development. Our staff are passionate, driven, ambitious and very dedicated. We also believe in a good work-life balance and have time limits on staff meetings. We have an unwavering commitment to nurturing a culture where our children work hard, are kind and take responsibility. Our core values permeate everything that we do.

At Long Ridings Primary School, we strive to ensure that our children are happy, safe and reach their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please call the school office to make an appointment. Please complete the application form via Essex School jobs. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical check and all qualifications will be verified.