Midday Assistant

Acorn Academy, Witham
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Job Ref No. ECC2679-151S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, Points 2 – 3
Position Start Date: 02/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 18/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

Job Description

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We are a large infant school with three classes in each year group and the added benefit of a nursery and a specialist speech and language provision.

The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future.
At Acorn Academy we offer an opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Staff work collaboratively in teams across the school to share the responsibility for planning and delivering the curriculum.

Acorn Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of high quality learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable, caring, flexible and enthusiastic person who enjoys interacting with children to join our team.

We are looking to appoint an individual who can demonstrate this to the children that they interact with, whilst supporting and encouraging them to do the same.

Your primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunchtime break. Duties will include supervising children in the dining hall, administering first aid (when the relevant training has been given) and supporting/engaging with children's play.

If you have the desire to learn, have a happy disposition, and enjoy playing games with children, we would love to hear from you

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Work Schedule:

7.5 hours per week, 11:45am to 1:15pm Monday to Friday

Term time, Permanent

How to Apply: 
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Acorn Academy.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@acornacademy.net

Information about the School

Acorn Academy is a large infant school with three classes in each year group and the added benefit of a nursery and a specialist speech and language provision. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school.

Acorn Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

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Spa Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 1NA
Telephone: 01376 512605
Email: admin@acornacademy.net

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