Job Description

Midday Assistant

Monday to Friday 11:45am - 1:00pm

Pay Band - Scale 2 Points 2-3

Permanent Contract

We are looking to appoint a reliable, caring, adaptable, motivated, and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 11:45am - 1:00pm (some flexibility may be required in response to Government guidance).

The successful candidates must:

·Be able to follow guidance from the Midday Supervisor and assist with the management of the dining hall to enable a calm and enjoyable lunch for our pupils.

·In collaboration with other midday colleagues and senior staff creatively manage and implement interesting and stimulating activities for lunchtime play.

·Oversee the pupils in the playground with positive engagement to ensure a safe and happy play time experience.

·Ensure First Aid protocols are followed including adherence to record keeping.

·Implement the Safeguarding and Behaviour Management Policy consistently.

·Excellent communication skills.

·Have the ability to use their own initiative.

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

If you are interested in applying or would like a tour of the school beforehand, please contact Mrs Walker at the school on 01245 467973.

Deadline for applicationsMidday Friday 17th September 2021

Interviews will take place w/c 20th September 2021

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

· Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;

· Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;

· The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender plus (LGBT+) as these groups are currently underrepresented in our trust.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Our mission is to inspire and educate.

Barnes Farm Junior School is at the heart of an improving and busy learning community. In order for every child to be safe, to learn and to be heard we uphold the following values:

Be Positive Be Respectful Be Responsible

Our motto is 'Aim High Fly Higher' and we endeavour to model this in everything we do.

In July 2018, we converted to an academy as a founding member of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership, a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust consisting of 2 secondary schools, 4 primary schools and one all through school in the Chelmsford/Essex area.

You can also follow us and our achievements on Twitter @barnesfarmjnr

Mr R McTaggart - Head Teacher