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Midday Assistant

St John Plessington Catholic College

Wirral

  • Expired
Salary:
Band B, scale point 3 £22,737 FTE, £4,673 (actual)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
8 December 2023

Job overview

St John Plessington Catholic College

Midday Assistant


Job Title: Midday Assistant

Location: St John Plessington Catholic College

Responsible To: Headteacher

Salary Grade: Band B, scale point 3 £22,737 FTE, £4,673 (actual)

Contract: This is a part-time, permanent contract. This post is 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 8th December 2023 at 12.00pm


The Governors of St John Plessington Catholic College would like to appoint a caring, committed and vigilant Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during the lunch time period and to ensure their welfare and safety. Duties will include supervision, support and the cleaning of the lunch hall.


St John Plessington Catholic College is a Voluntary Aided Catholic 11-18 Academy and is part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. St John Plessington serves the population of the Wirral and is oversubscribed in all year groups.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and secure the safety and welfare of students during lunch break.
  • Supervise the students in the dining hall, corridors and school yard to reinforce acceptable behaviour.
  • Deal with, or report, to the nearest member of the teaching staff, incidents that are seen or reported regarding students. 
  • Pick litter to ensure the site remains tidy. 
  • Supervise children during lunch.
  • Support with cleaning in the canteen


In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.


The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.


To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing for the attention of Mr P Mc Loughlin, Headteacher, to recruitment@hfcmat.com.


The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.


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About St John Plessington Catholic College

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+44 151 6455049

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About St John Plessington Catholic College

St John Plessington Catholic College Voluntary Academy is a good and oversubscribed 11-18 college based in Benington on the Wirral.

The College became an Academy in 2012 and is part of Holy Family Catholic MAT comprising six other schools.

We strive to develop excellence in all we do, empowering an inclusive community, founded on Gospel values.

OFSTED Inspection – November 2022:

What OFSTED has said about us:

  • Pupils and sixth-form students at this school access a high-quality education.
  • Leaders have designed a curriculum which is ambitious for all, including pupils with SEND.
  • Leaders make sure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
  • Leaders are ambitious for every pupil to read confidently.
  • Leaders have recently raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct.
  • Leaders put pupils’ spiritual and moral development at the heart of school life.
  • Staff told inspectors that leaders support them well. They recognise the recent work that leaders have done to improve their well-being and workload.
  • Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding. They take steps to make sure that pupils and students are safe.

What we can offer:

  • The opportunity to make a significant difference to our children’s lives in an environment that has high aspirations for all.
  • The chance to help shape and develop our other school through collaborative leadership and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • A working environment that is modern and professional
  • Great experience for those who want to work at the very highest level in education
  • A comprehensive, tailored CPD offer at every level

St John Plessington Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St John Plessington is easily accessible via public transport from Liverpool and Chester and is located 5 minutes away from junction 4 of the M53.

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