Midday Activity Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Midday Activity Assistant to join our professional, friendly and motivated team. 

8.75 hours per week, term time only.

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Will be responsible for the care of our children during the school lunch break.
• Is a caring adult with health, safety and welfare of the children always in mind
• Has good behaviour management skills
• Is aware of how to access first aid equipment and administer first aid where necessary (first aid training can be given)
• Is able to supervise children in the dinner hall and also in the playgrounds / classrooms
• Can ensure tables and floor areas are clean and safe at all times
• Encourages positive play
• Is aware of safeguarding children and will be prepared to attend a Safeguarding course.
• Has good basic Literacy and Numeracy skills

In return, we can offer you an academy, which, as a part of the Co-op Academies Trust, is popular and well resourced, has friendly, dedicated staff and well-behaved children. Along with excellent training, CPD opportunities and employee benefits.

For further information, please contact Mrs. N Rushton at nicola.rushton@coopacademies.co.uk.

To apply for this post please complete the olnline application form.

Closing date for applications is Monday 15 April 2024.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

In line with KCSiE, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.