Job Description

Midday Assistant (MDA)
Location: Manuden Primary School
Salary: New Essex Pay Scale 2 Grade 3
Hours: 7.5 per week - Term-time only

Required: January 2025 (or before if possible)

About Us:

Manuden Primary School is a vibrant, community-focused school dedicated to inspiring and supporting our students. As a small school with big ideas, we aim to nurture every child's growth, creativity, and potential. Our vision - Growing Hearts, Growing Minds, Growing Dreams - drives our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all.

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Midday Assistant/Play Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our students during lunch breaks. You'll support positive play and help create an engaging and harmonious atmosphere for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supervise students during lunchtime in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas.

· Encourage and organise inclusive play activities to promote social skills and teamwork.

· Ensure students' safety and wellbeing, monitoring behaviour in line with our restorative practice approach.

· Assist with any minor first-aid requirements.

· Help with cleaning and tidying dining areas after lunch.

The ideal candidate will:

Be positive, energetic and approachable, with a genuine passion for working with children.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be proactive in creating an inclusive and fun play environment.
Be patient, calm, and able to manage behaviour effectively in line with our restorative approach.
Preferably have experience working in a school setting or with young children.

Why Join Us?

Manuden Primary School offers a friendly and supportive work environment, opportunities for training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.

Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th November 2024