Teaching/Midday Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Teaching / Midday Assistant - Bardfield Academy

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 32 hours 40 minutes per week (38 weeks - Term time only)

Scale: 3 Point 5-6 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: £17,817.37 to £18,106.85 (Depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Closes: Monday 14th October 2024 - midday

Interview Date: Thursday 17th October 2024

At Bardfield Academy, we prioritize creating a nurturing educational environment where safety, security, and happiness are paramount. Our guiding ethos, 'Striving to Achieve, together we'll Succeed!', underscores our commitment to collective growth and success. We are part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.

We are seeking a passionate Teaching / Midday Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic person who enjoys using their own initiative. As part of the role you will provide midday supervision duties during the lunchtime period.

The successful candidate will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Thursday 8.15am am to 3.30 pm and Fridays 8.15am to 2.00pm.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

· Experience working with children in a school or early year setting. (Desirable)

· Self-motivation, you are flexible and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.

· Good written and verbal communication skills,enabling you to effectively interact with both children and adults.

· Knowledge of first aid or a willingness to complete a first aid course.

· The ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families, carers and other adults.

· An understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

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.

Take the Next Step:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01268 553488, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

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.

As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

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 recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.

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Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.