Job Description

Salary - Band 2 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale)

Point Range: 5 - 10 (£17,219 - £18,381 FTE) - this will be pro-rata

Hours: 12noon - 1.15pm (6 ¼ hours per week), 5 days per week, term time only

Location: St Mary's Catholic Primary, Tilbury

St Mary's Catholic Primary are looking to appoint 2 x Midday Assistants on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who is reliable, caring, adaptable and enthusiastic who enjoys interacting with children and who likes working as part of a team.

Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage, but training will be provided.

The primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunchtime break. Duties will include supervising the dining hall, administering first aid and supporting children's play.

Our friendly team will support you and training will be provided.

The successful candidate should be:

· Flexible and committed

· Able to interact with children to make lunch time enjoyable

· Enjoy working with children

The academy and The Christus Catholic Trust will offer:

· a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals across the academy and Trust, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.

· Well-motivated and enthusiastic children

· Very supportive Parents and Governors

· A culture of enjoyment and achievement

Information about the Academy

St Mary's Catholic Primary is located at Tilbury and is part of a multi academy trust (The Christus Catholic Trust), which currently has 5 primary schools. Currently catering for around 210 pupils, plus nursery. St Mary's is a single form entry located in the heart of a diverse community. The latest Ofsted Inspection rates them as a 'good' school.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday, 30th March 2020 by midday

Shortlisting date: Wednesday, 1st April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Monday, 20th April 2020

The Academy and Trust are committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.