Job Description
Download printable version
Job Purpose:
As a Midday Assistant you will take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the lunch break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions. You will be required to collect the lunches from a nearby school.
You will:
Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
Support the vision and values of our school
Have a desire to help all pupils succeed
Have compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
Have the ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
Have the ability to work with a range of colleagues
Work collaboratively across the school
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
Our Way of LIFE
Our Purpose is'To build great learning communities where children flourish'and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.
To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs:'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'.We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.
References and DBS Checks
All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Inclusion
As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.
Why Choose LIFE Education Trust
For more information on why to choose LIFE,head to the websitehere.
Information about the School
Ford End CE VC Primary School is an excellent school and has provided a broad and balanced education for children aged 4 – 11 years in the village of Ford End and its surrounding villages since 1872.
We are a school that prides itself on balancing good academic standards with caring, supportive pastoral care. Our SATs results are at national standard or above and are continuing to improve. In February 2018, Ofsted called our school, “a caring, welcoming school in which pupils develop a sense of security needed to become confident learners” where “pupils are polite, eager and cooperative in their learning.” They praised the fact that pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of our school with one parent stating that staff, “go above and beyond to care for the children.” Through working with the dynamic LIFE Education Trust and schools in our River Chelmer Partnership, we are continuing to develop our holistic approach which supports the physical, moral and spiritual development of our pupils. We offer a wide range of clubs out of the school day. We are fully committed to the beliefs of LIFE Education Trust: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion, which we believe support our Christian foundation and our distinctive Christian ethos and build great learning communities.
Our expectations are high for both pupils and staff and we believe in being aspirational. Our motto is “Hope and a Future” and we aim to give all our children the tools they need to flourish and prosper. Our Vision, “ For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, support us all in our endeavours to achieve this.
Ford End is a wonderful school with delightful children who are a joy to teach and support, and together with LIFE Education Trust, we will continue to serve our community and give all our children the hope they need for a fulfilled and successful future.