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We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime staff team. You need to be committed to providing children with a safe and enjoyable lunchtime period. You will assist with pupils' table manners and use of cutlery and will also be responsible for coordinating a range of interactive play activities, administering minor first aid and ensuring the welfare and safety of the pupils.
As a Midday Assistant, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed. We give all children the opportunity to challenge themselves through a range of tasks and activities - empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.
Candidates should:
Have a flexible approach to working and be adaptable
Be a hardworking, team player who thrives in working with others
Display initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Be creative, enthusiastic and dynamic
Be reliable with a sense of commitment
An individual that is passionate and dedicated to the profession, who puts children's learning at the heart of what they do
Someone who is willing to contribute to an outstanding education for the community that you serve
In turn, we can offer you:
The opportunity to help continue to build and develop our team and to accentuate the ethos and culture of our school;
The opportunity to make a difference to children's lives;
The chance for your skills to flourish and develop with practical support and encouragement;
High quality training and development through one of the country's leading Multi-Academy Trusts;
A future career flightpath within REAch2 Academy Trust;
Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors.
If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated, committed to making a positive difference to children's lives and want to be part of creating a legacy for the future - apply now! We look forward to receiving your application
Information about the School
Newhall is a new, 2-form, state of the art academy and nursery on the Newhall development in Harlow. The school has been built to accommodate 420 primary children (Reception to Year 6) and 56 nursery children (6 months to 4 years).
Our school and nursery are situated on vast grounds, incorporating sports fields, games courts and play areas. The main building itself offers a fully equipped curriculum kitchen for pupil use, a beautiful library, outbreak areas for interventions, a music and drama room and very well-resourced nursery rooms and primary classrooms.
All our staff have an excellent work ethic and deliver high quality learning opportunities for our polite and eager-to-learn children. We have a caring, family ethos coupled with high expectations and along with the Reach2 Academy Trust, we are able to provide high quality CPD for all who work here.
We look forward to having you join our Newhall family!