Job Description

Midday Assistant

GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary: GLC Point 10 £22,676 FTE [ Actual Pro Rata Salary £3,933.53]

Contract: Permanent - Start Date ASAP

Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per week, Term time only plus inset days [44.6 weeks]

Closing Date: September 2024

Lansdowne Primary Academyis part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are seeking to appoint a lunchtime assistant as part of our midday team to effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence to ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy.

We are looking for someone:

To be responsible for promoting positive play experiences and opportunities for children during the lunchtime break

To encourage, support and foster positive relationships between children by providing positive and active play experiences and opportunities

To administer first aid (A first aid certificate is desirable, but training can be provided)

We can offer:

Happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy school

A supportive and hard-working staff team

Professional development by attending training and development opportunities when need is identified

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application.

Please contact Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position,please complete an online application form on our website:https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0068

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QB 01375 487200

Head of School: Dan George NOR 690