Job Description

Job Title: Midday Assistant (Nursery) - Bardfield Academy

Contract: Fixed term ending 31st August 2024

Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Hours per week: 5 hours

Scale: 2 Point 3-4 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: £2,647.17 to £2,689.77 per annum (including fringe allowance)

Start Date: 4th January 2024

Closing Date: 10th December 2023

Interview Date: 15th December 2023

Bardfield Academy are looking to appoint an efficient Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team who will assist with the supervision of the nursery children at lunchtime.

We are looking for a caring and committed individual who has the ability to work as part of the school team and someone who is dedicated to ensuring that lunchtime is a pleasurable and safe experience for all our children. The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday from 11:40 am to 12:55 pm.

The ideal candidate should:

· Be self-motivated, flexible and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.

· Have the Ability to work effectively and efficiently with other adults in the school.

· Have knowledge of first aid or a willingness to complete a first aid course.

· Have understanding of the way in which games and activities can help children develop.

· Have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

· Be caring, patient and empathetic.

We can offer:

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.

· An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.

· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed please contact the school office on 01268 553488 and arrange a visit. We hope to meet you.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form.

Once completed please send to Sarah O'Donnell, Recruitment Consultant at recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form. The Job Description and Person Specification is also included in the attachments.

Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.