Job Description
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive, organised and reliable person who will enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with children. Our Midday Assistants act as part of a team to create a positive happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtime.
Hours: 11:45 - 13:15, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Scale 2, Points 3-4 (£24,796 to £25,185 FTE)
Actual salary: £4,203 p.a.
Duties will include:
- setting up the dining hall for lunch service and clearing away after lunch time has finished
- supervising children in the dining hall, classrooms and the playground
- leading games with the children
- encouraging healthy eating
- administering first aid if required
- interacting with children to encourage good social skills
We can offer you:
• A friendly, welcoming school
• Committed staff working within a team ethos
• Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and play!
• A family atmosphere with strong community links
• Continued professional development
Please see below the full Job Description.
Visits to the School are very welcome and encouraged, please contact our School Office to arrange a visit.
Matching Green CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.
Information about the School
Situated in the beautiful village of Matching Green with strong community links, Matching Green C of E Primary School is Voluntary Controlled with a published admission number of 14. Currently there are 91 pupils on roll, which are made up of 76 families.
Our school is currently made up of four classes, which are mixed year groups. We have one EYFS class, a Year One and Two mixed, a Year Three and Four mixed and a Year Five and Six mixed. We have a small group of supportive staff including 5 teachers, support staff in every class, an on-site Catering Manager, Business Manager, Admin Assistant and a part time Caretaker. Everyone has a 'can-do' attitude and gets stuck in!
In July 2023, we received a 'good' grade from Ofsted, when they graded us 'good' in all areas. Ofsted recognised that 'pupils thrive at this small village school' and that the 'Curriculum plans set out the knowledge and skills pupils will learn and the order in which they should learn them. This enables pupils to build their learning logically and gradually over time, to ensure the children are ready for their next stages. A collaborative approach from all stakeholders continues to support the school's growth.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks and clearances.
Information about the School
Group Size:1
NOR: 90