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Job Ref No. ECC2317-81S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Pay scale 2 (3-4)
Position Start Date: 03/03/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 13/02/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week Beginning: 24 February 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  14/02/2025

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Hours: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Monday to Friday (Term-time only)

Salary: £12.45 - £12.65 per hour

Start Date: 03 March 2025 (subject to DBS checks)

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with children? Do you enjoy making playtimes fun, active, and engaging? Roach Vale Primary School is looking for a Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team and help create a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and encouraging active play and games with children during lunchtime.
  • Engaging with pupils to ensure they have a happy and safe playtime.
  • Supporting in the lunch hall, including helping children with meals and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Carrying out basic first aid as needed (training will be provided if required).
  • Working as part of a team to ensure a smooth and structured lunchtime routine.

What We're Looking For:

  • A friendly and approachable personality with a genuine enthusiasm for working with children.
  • The energy and motivation to lead fun, inclusive games and activities.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
  • A responsible and caring attitude, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Why Join Roach Vale?

At Roach Vale Primary School, we are committed to the wellbeing of all our staff. We have a Wellbeing Charter in place to ensure that our team feels valued, supported, and appreciated.

We also warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school. During your visit, our Year Ambassadors will be delighted to give you a tour, providing a first-hand insight into our friendly and vibrant school community.

If you love working with children and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Information about the School

Roach Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS and medical check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Sophie Denyer
Roach Vale Primary School
Roach Vale, Colchester
Essex, CO4 3YN
Telephone: 01206 861324
Email: admin@roachvale.essex.sch.uk

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