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Job Advert - Catering & Midday Assistant
- Scale 2, Pts 3-4, commencing 4th September 2024
- £22,737 - £23,114 FTE, Pro Rata Salary £3,588.79 - £3,648.29
- Permanent part-time - 7 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
Belchamp St Paul Primary is a small church school situated in a beautiful, rural location where we form part of a much wider community. We have strong ties with a number of local schools and belong to the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine School Trust. During their time with us, we endeavour to instil children with strong values. We teach them to be compassionate and respectful, all while building confidence and equipping children with the skills they need to be successful both in and outside the classroom. We believe that through encouragement and the right opportunities children of all abilities will thrive. Our job is to provide those opportunities.
In this role, you will be required to:
Catering Assistant Role (Monday only - 3 hours):
- Collect and transport dinners to the school ready for lunchtime service (Monday only). Fuel allowance will be paid per mile travelled.
- Prepare a simple salad/bread bar.
- Set up tables and benches in the school hall.
- You will be serving food to the children, and assisting them in selecting their meal accompaniments. You may need to assist children with eating their meal if required.
- You will be required to clear away the eating area, and wash up ready for the next day.
- You may need to enforce necessary sanctions for maintaining good order, administer basic first aid as required and keep daily records.
- You may also need to alert the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children
Midday Assistant (Tuesday - Friday only - one hour per day):
- You will be working to assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall. Once they have eaten, you will be outside supervising play time.
- You may need to assist children with eating their meal if required.
- You may need to enforce necessary sanctions for maintaining good order, administer basic first aid as required, keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed.
- You may also need to alert the Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children
Applicants should have:
- Worked with or cared for children.
- Some knowledge of First Aid.
- Basic reading and writing skills.
- Ability to count and undertake basic calculations.
Our school has adopted the 'Safer Recruitment' process and successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2024. Please get in touch with school office on 01787 277222, or email admin.belchampstpaul@dcvst.org if you would like to discuss the role further.
Out of hours school tours and visits can be arranged on request. Please contact the office on admin.belchampstpaul@dcvst.org or call the office to make an appointment.
Closing date for applications: 31/08/2024
Interview date: 02/09/2024
Information about the School
RESPECT WISDOM COMPASSION COURAGE HOPE
Belchamp St Paul Primary School is a thriving Christian community that cares. We are a friendly primary school that prides itself on making school life a safe, encouraging and nurturing experience for all of our children.
We are fortunate to have such enthusiastic and motivated children here at Belchamp. Our hardworking staff enjoy challenging their desire to learn by delivering an inspired and adventurous curriculum. All staff at Belchamp St Paul aspire to ensure that every child fulfills their potential and is allowed to find their strengths across all areas of the curriculum.
A visit to Belchamp School is encouraged so that you can meet us all and feel the buzz of our working enviroments and the warmth of our calm, family friendly, atmosphere.
Building confident happy learners Sharing success Preparing for life