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Salary: NJC 2 - 3, £23,656 - £24,027 (FTE), £4,001.23 - £4,063.99 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours:Part-time (7.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 11:50 am - 1:20 pm), 38 weeks per year
Contract:Permanent
Start date: Immediate
Join Our Team as a Midday Assistant at Westerings Primary Academy!
Are you passionate about supporting children in a positive and inclusive environment? Westerings Primary Academy is looking for a caring and energetic Midday Assistant to help make lunchtimes safe and enjoyable for our students. Located beside beautiful Hockley Woods, our school is renowned for innovative learning, exceptional outdoor activities, and a nurturing atmosphere.
Role Highlights:
- Guide and assist children during mealtime
- Ensure a safe, fun, and orderly lunchtime experience
- Provide pastoral care and support in a friendly, welcoming setting
- Provide first aid administration
- Promote our values: Be unusually brave, discover what's possible, push the limits, and be big-hearted
If you're patient, adaptable, and ready to be part of our vibrant school community, apply now and help us inspire every child to reach their full potential!
Our reputation precedes us as being a school of choice in the local area, but don't take our word for it! We welcome school visits (please contact hread@westerings.org to arrange) or visit our YouTube channel (@westeringsLIFT) to find out more!
Closing Date: 7th December 2024
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Welcome to Lift Westerings, where every child’s journey is nurtured with care, ambition, and opportunity. As Headteacher, and having been a pupil of Westerings myself, I am incredibly proud and priveleged to lead a school that places children at the heart of everything we do, and provides them with an engaging, exciting and immersive education.
Nestled in our beautiful woodland setting, Westerings provides a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and learning is brought to life. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure every child feels valued, inspired, and challenged to reach their full potential.
At Westerings, we believe that education is about more than academic achievement. Our ethos focuses on developing the whole child — building confidence, fostering resilience, and instilling a lifelong love of learning. From exciting curriculum opportunities to enriching experiences in music, sport, and the arts, we aim to ensure that every pupil leaves our school ready to embrace the future with confidence, compassion and the skills needed in today's dynamic world.
I warmly invite you to explore our website to learn more about what makes Westerings such a special place. Whether you are a prospective parent, a member of our local community, or simply curious about our exceptional school, I hope you find everything you need to get a true sense of life here at Westerings.
Mr A Stainsbury
Principal
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.