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Midday Assistants required at Greenways Primary School
Hours:10 hours 50 minutes per week (11.35 am - 1.45 pm daily) - Term Time only
Salary: Level 3 point 5 FTE £23,500 - Actual Salary £5,830.71 (hourly rate £12.18 per hour)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2024
Greenways is part of the Learning in Harmony Trust, a values driven Trust based in Southend-on-Sea, Newham and Islington.Greenways is a school with a vision for every memberofthe community to both be inspired and inspire others, to aspire to be the best they can, whilst supporting others to do the same, to respect the opinions, beliefs and differences of others, as well as being able to communicate the importance of this to others, and to nurture the growth, physically, spiritually and emotionally of all members of our community.
We are seeking to appoint friendly, reliable and caring individuals who enjoys working with children to join our midday assistant team.
Duties will include:
Opportunities to work with all our children from Early Years to Year 6
Prepare the dinner hall for lunch and clear away afterwards
Supervising children in the dinner hall.
Supervising and supporting children in the playground.
Encouraging children's imaginative play including participation in group games.
Work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
We can offer:
Support from a friendly, experienced staff
Welcoming children
Opportunities for professional and or personal development
A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust puttingstaff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including freeaccess to the Perkbox staff benefit scheme
To find out more about Greenways and this role, please contact the school office to arrange a conversation or if you would like to arrange a school visit, this can be done from the 27th of August, before the closure of this advert. Please email contactus@greenways. lihtrust.ukto make arrangements if you wish to do so.
Closing date: Sunday 1st September 2024
Interviews to be held:9th September 2024
Safeguarding Statement
Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.
Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.
Information about the School
Our large primary school is a happy, vibrant learning community situated in Southend-on-Sea.
The school is situated only 300m from the beach. We are blessed to have a large site with some fantastic facilities including our own swimming pool, Forest Schools area, environmental area and pond as well as two large playing fields.
Our community is a place of learning and friendship. We provide a happy and nurturing environment, so that as well as maturing into well-rounded, healthy young people, our children develop a passion for learning.
We are proud to be part of the Learning in Harmony Trust a values driven family of schools based in Southend and Newham.