Midday Assistant

Job Description

Salary - Band 2 (CCT Thurrock Academies Pay Scale), Point Range: 5 - 10 (£17,913 - £19,123 FTE)

Actual salary: £2,738 - £2,848 Hours: 12pm - 1.15, 6 ¼ hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only

Starting - As soon as possible.

The Christus Catholic Trust seek to appoint a Midday Assistant who is highly committed, enthusiastic and hardworking to join the caring and dedicated team at St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex.

Changing children's lives for the better is central to our vision; we want others with the same mindset to join us.

Midday Assistants create a very positive, happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and the school building at lunchtimes.

Your primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during the lunchtime break. Duties include supervising and interacting with the children on the playground or in the dining hall, encouraging healthy eating and good table manners, basic first aid and keeping accurate record keeping.

The work can be very rewarding. Experience is desirable, although training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will:

· Have commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils

· Have commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the reputation of the school

· Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

· Have commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

· Have commitment to safeguarding and equality

· Embrace change well

· Deal with difficult situations effectively

Information about the Academy:

St Joseph's Catholic Primary is located in Stanford-le-Hope and is part of a multi-academy Trust (The Christus Catholic Trust), which currently consists of six primary schools. St Joseph's is a single form entry school, located in the heart of a diverse community. The latest Ofsted inspection result rates St Joseph's as a 'good' school.

St Joseph's will offer:

· a positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith

· a commitment to support your professional development

· the opportunity to work within a great community

· a friendly, good-humoured and supportive staff team

· a lovely, well-resourced school with delightful pupils who are happy and engaged

· a strong and supportive team with well-structured, organised systems and procedures in place

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and The Christus Catholic Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Closing date: Wednesday 6th December 2023 - Midday

Interviews will be held week beginning: Friday 8th December 2023

*** IMPORTANT ***

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Information about the School
St. Joseph's is a vibrant Catholic Primary School that enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the Parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. Inspired by Christ, we work together in order to achieve our best.

We are part of the Christus Catholic Trust. We are a communion of six Catholic Primary Academies across south Essex. We provide a safe, stimulating and supportive school environment, a curriculum and policies and practices that are based on Gospel values. Our primary aim is to enable all our pupils to acquire the beliefs, values, knowledge, skills, practices and positive relationships that will enable them to develop a love of learning and enjoy the fullness of life.

Information about the School

St. Joseph’s is a vibrant Catholic Primary School that enjoys a rich partnership with both our community and the Parish of Our Lady and St. Joseph. Inspired by Christ, we work together in order to achieve our best.

We are part of the Christus Catholic Trust. We are a communion of six Catholic Primary Academies across south Essex. We provide a safe, stimulating and supportive school environment, a curriculum and policies and practices that are based on Gospel values. Our primary aim is to enable all our pupils to acquire the beliefs, values, knowledge, skills, practices and positive relationships that will enable them to develop a love of learning and enjoy the fullness of life.