Havering Schools Jobs
Midday Assistant - 1 year fixed term
- Employer: RJ Mitchell Primary School
- Reference: SCH/21/168199
The RJ Mitchell Primary School
Tangmere Crescent
Hornchurch
Essex RM12 5PP
Tel. No: 01708 551684
Head Teacher: Mr Barry Read
Midday Assistant – 1 year fixed term contract
Grade: Grade 1/2, point 3
Salary: Pro rata salary of £2,486 p.a. (FTE £21,408 p.a.)
Hours: 5 hours per week. 1 hour daily (11.30am – 12.30pm) – Monday to Friday/term time only (38 weeks)
Required from November 2021
We are looking for a Midday Assistant to join our hard working, enthusiastic team of MDAs who make lunchtimes happy, productive and safe for all of our children. You will work with a child/children who need additional support at lunchtime. Previous experience working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage but not essential.
You will be asked to help with:
- The transition from class to the dining hall and the school playground
- Supervision and supporting a child/children whilst they eat
- Supervising and engaging positive and active play
- Assisting with medical, physical and care needs as appropriate
You will report directly to our Midday Supervisor and must be able to work effectively as part of a team. You should be flexible, punctual and able to deal with all matters in a fair and consistent manner. You should be caring, approachable, have a positive outlook and the ability to work in a calm manner at all times.
Please use the link to our school website to find out more about us: http://www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/
Please apply online and refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification when completing your supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 1 November 2021
Interviews: Interviews Friday 6 November 2021
Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.
The position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.