Job Description

1.00 hours per day (12.00-1.00), Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year).

We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our happy, positive and supportive team.

The role will be to assist children as required during their lunch

Lyons Hall Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team. The role will include supporting children with a range of SEND needs to access their lunchtime.

Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with a range of SEND needs.
Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and emotional regulation.

The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.
Be able to take direction from a range of stakeholders and adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
Have a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to ensuring children are at the centre of everything they do.
Be inclusive, patient and resilient.
Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

We Can Offer:
A welcoming and supportive school community.
Safeguarding

Lyons Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

and to provide playground support and supervision to ensure the children have safe and happy lunchtimes. You will be working both inside and outside the school building; supervising children, setting up games, and looking after their wellbeing. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and demonstrate good communication, organisation, patience and understanding.

Information about the School

Lyons Hall Primary school is a popular and successful Braintree school. It is the first school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Braiswick Primary in Colchester and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:

· to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.

· to verify employment history.

Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early.