Midday Assistant

Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RP

Tel. No. 01708 443393

 

Midday Assistant

Hours: 10 hours and 25 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (11.25am - 1.30pm Mon - Fri)

Salary: Grade 1/2 Point 2-5 £27,345 - £28,521 (£6,631 - £6,916 pro rata) 

Contract: Permanent 

Start Date:  January 2025

 

A Midday Assistant (MDA) is part of a team of people who are responsible for pupil supervision during the midday break. The post holder will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by the duty member of the Senior Leadership Team and the MDA Manager.

 

During the midday break the Midday Assistant will be responsible for ensuring:

• The transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground (or other designated area during wet play) and back to class at the end of lunchtime.
• The supervision and support of pupils whilst they eat.
• The promotion and supervision of positive and active play and pupil relationships.
• Health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training).
• Pupil discipline and behaviour management.

 

We are looking for a committed and passionate Midday Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will be responsible to the MDA Manager and will: 

• Have a proven record of and can demonstrate a passion for children’s learning through consistently high quality interactions;
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team;
• Share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals;

 

We can offer:

• excellent continuing professional development;
• supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
• enthusiastic and well behaved learners, where children are happy and safe;
• friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
• strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;
• a supportive leadership team; and
• a very well resourced school.

 

For more information please refer to the school website for further details: www.suttonsprimary.co.uk

 

Please apply online.

Closing Date: 11th December 2024 - 12pm

Interview Date: 17th December 2024