Vacancies - we currently have a vacancy for the following role:
Grade 3 Midday Assistant (SCP 4 to SCP 5) pro-rata
As the number of pupils has increased during recent months, our Governors wish to appoint a committed, highly motivated, dedicated and caring person to join our team of Midday Assistants, supervising children from Reception to Year 6 during lunchtime.
Callands Primary School is an Outstanding and popular Community Primary School, situated in West Warrington. We have wonderful well-motivated pupils, an enthusiastic and committed staff and Governing Body, supportive parents and strong links with the community.
Hours / working pattern is 1.5 hours per day 11:45am to 1.15pm, 5 days per week, TOTAL: 7.5 hours per week.
Please be aware that this is a Term Time position and holidays/days off will not be allowed during term time.
Duties will include acting as an excellent role model for the children and promoting the school’s values. You will need to encourage the children to develop their personal and social skills through modelled play and promote excellent behaviour at all times. Interaction with the children and using your initiative to organise activities will be required. You will also be required to supervise children during mealtimes, encouraging them to eat correctly and to develop independence in clearing away. Your role will include setting up tables and chairs, sanitising all eating areas and brushing the floor as needed. On occasions you will be required to attend Midday Assistant meetings and training. Expectation to adhere to all school policies especially those relating to behaviour, safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and confidentiality
In return we can offer:
- Wonderful, well-behaved and engaged children.
- A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team
- Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
- A commitment to a healthy work/life balance.
- Opportunities to develop your practice supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development
- Supportive parents and strong links with the community.
Key dates
Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024 at 12 noon Shortlisting date: Friday 17th May 2024 Interview date: Monday 20th May 2024
All successful candidates will be contacted by school to arrange an interview.
How to apply
Further details and an application form are available by downloading the documents below:
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs S Bentley at the school email address: office@callandsprimary.co.uk
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.