Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC2450-108 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 3-4 pro rata

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 14/06/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning 10/06/24

Job Description

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.

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

The working hours are 11.55am to 1.10pm,Thursday and Friday, term time only with the option of absence cover on other days when needed.

Your primary role will be to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the lunchtime break - a copy of our school Behaviour and Antibullying Policy can be found on the school website. Duties will include: creating a positive, happy and secure environment in our playgrounds, dining hall and school building at lunchtimes and administering first aid.

Our friendly team will support you and training will be provided.

If you feel you have the right qualities and are interested, please apply online via Essex School Jobs (search: midday assistant Great Leighs) or contact the school office for an application form.

We reserve the right to interview applicants early or close the advert early.

Information about the School

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. However, we would also be prepared to wait for the right candidate.

Great Leighs Primary School is set in an idyllic location, has country side views and plenty of outdoor space. We will offer the successful candidate a warm, welcoming and friendly school, supportive colleagues and Governing Board, children who are securely developing a love of learning and the opportunity to continue your own professional development journey both within school and within the partnerships that Great Leighs Primary has with other schools and settings.

Great Leighs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to successful DBS checks, medical clearance and reference

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.