Job Description

Are you looking for a change? Do you enjoy working with Children? Do you want to get back into the workforce?

Working as a midday assistant is a really rewarding job. You have the opportunity to build relationships with the children and learn their individual characters and personalities. Children are always keen to show off their play skills and share their stories and actively seek feedback from the adults around them. By role modelling important social skills such as taking turns, listening to each other, being inclusive and working constructively on problems you have the opportunity to positively impact so many young lives. Our priority is to keep our children safe at all times and the midday team are critical in ensuring we are able to do this.

Perhaps you or someone you know has considered applying before but been worried about aspects of the role or application process. We have a lovely friendly team here who would be happy to talk to you about the opportunities we have and what we enjoy about working here. For many of us this was a re-introduction back to work after career breaks due to family commitments. We provide training and as long as you can bring commitment, patience and a positive 'can-do' attitude we are certain of your success.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.