Midday Assistant - Grade 2
Overview
Chelford CE Primary School is seeking to recruit a kind, compassionate and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly team to help serve lunches and to supervise children during the lunchtime period.
Salary: Grade 2 (SCP 2 ) £11.59 per hour
Contract: Temporary with a view to permanent following successful induction period.
Hours: 4.5 hours / week; Monday - Wednesday 11:45m - 1:15pm (with option of increasing to 7.5 hours / week by working additional days Thursday and / or Friday)
DBS check: Enhanced
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 12:00noon Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Personal attributes
We are looking for someone who possesses a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility and a desire to ensure that our pupils enjoy a pleasant and happy lunchtime experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and help to lead games and activities whilst supervising pupils on the school playground.
We are looking for a team player; someone who is willing to work alongside our existing midday team and under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher / School Bursar. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities. The successful candidate will be a role model for our pupils and show high standards of professional integrity and a patient and empathic approach to assisting all pupils, especially those with special educational needs or disabilities.
Person Specification:
- Positive communicator - demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence in relationships with others - including colleagues and families
- Positive attitude - possesses a ‘can do’ mentality and is proactive in finding solutions to potential problems
- Organised - is able to manage their tasks in an orderly and organised manner
- Patient and empathetic, able to calmly work with children who require additional support to play and help to resolve minor disputes
- Good sense of humour
- Team player - considers the needs of others and adapts to the needs of the wider organisation
- Willing to undertake CPD to extend skills and professional learning such as First Aid training
Job Specification and roles
Job Specification:
Duties relating to this position include:
- Setting up the school hall in preparation for lunchtime - arranging tables, chairs, cutlery, drinks etc….
- Supervising pupils as they enter the hall and helping to secure a pleasant, relaxing lunchtime environment for pupil
- Managing pupils’ behaviour whilst they eat lunch in the hall
- Supervising pupils on the playground, ensuring their safety at all times
- Assisting in tidying away playtime games at the end of lunchtime
- Cleaning and tidying duties at the end of the lunch break to prepare the hall for afternoon learning activities
- Providing support to pupils and colleagues
Experience and skills:
Essential:
- High standards in integrity; able to work with discretion and confidentiality
- Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and to work within the parameters of the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Desirable:
- Prior experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Previous midday assistant experience
Salary & Benefits
Grade 2 (SCP 2 ): £11.59 per hour
Location
Chelford Primary School
Oak Road
Chelford
Cheshire
SK119AY
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Applications should be forwarded to Andy Brady (Headteacher) at head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk and include a completed Cheshire East application form and covering letter to outline your suitability for the role. Click on the links above to download the application form and view the job information pack.
Closing date: 12:00 noon Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Safeguarding
Chelford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post prior to commencement