Job Description

Fairhouse Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Midday Assistant to join our fantastic team as soon as possible.

The hours will be 11:55am to 1:10pm Monday to Friday (6.25 hours per week) - term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 2, Point 3 (Range 3 - 4) Actual Salary £3,493 per annum. (Includes paid annual leave which must be taken in school closure periods).

Applications close: 20th January 2025 at Midday. Interviews: Tuesday 28th January 2025.

School

Fairhouse Primary School is a two form primary located in Long Riding, Basildon. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk ), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking for a Midday Assistant to support with the smooth running of our lunch times. This position involves supporting pupils in eating lunch, keeping the dining area clean, safe and tidy and promoting eating. It also involves supporting pupils at lunch time on the playground to provide first aid, support in play supervision, keep pupils safe and manage any behaviour incidents to support pupils to have a happy and safe play time. You may be directed to do one or other of these focussed roles at different times.

We are looking for a person who:

• can provide care for children during their lunch hour, encouraging consumption of food, supervising the dining hall and ensuring the dining hall is a clean and safe place to eat
• has high expectations of the children and themselves
• works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
• has a friendly nature and can show empathy to pupils
• is confident in supporting pupil behaviour and incidents
• enjoys spending time with children at play

We can offer you:

• a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
• a forward thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff with a commitment to continued professional development
• a friendly and supporting staff team
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Nadine Blackwell at admin@fairhouse-pri.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 833915.

Please take care to complete the application in full, as any incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Fairhouse Primary School has an excellent reputation in the local community. We are one of ten schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and all schools work closely together to provide a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.