Midday Assistant

Mayplace Primary School

Job start:                                           September 2024

PFT B3 £21,068 FTE (£2,956 pro rata)

Woodside Rd, Barnehurst DA7 6EQ 

 6.25 hours  per week                             

38 weeks per year
 Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Mayplace Primary is a fantastic school with amazing pupils. Our adventurous outdoor curriculum enables children to think creatively, problem-solve and experience exciting learning opportunities.

Our values of Leading, Learning, Love of Learning, Team and Belonging provide a framework for our pupils which supports them in academic excellence as well as becoming clear thinkers who are collaborative with a strong moral compass.

We are an inclusive school which values difference. We understand that each of our children are individual, and we seek to meet their needs through a curriculum which is vibrant, dynamic and practical. We know that children who enjoy their learning are engaged and therefore make the best progress. It is crucial to us that every child achieves the most that they can and becomes the best that they can be.

The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the safety and welfare of children during the school lunchtime break.

The successful candidate will:

• Use initiative and be assertive and consistent in any contact with pupils.
• Exercise good judgement.
• Comply with relevant legislation and codes of practice particularly the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Be professional, honest and trustworthy.
• Enjoy working with children.

We can offer:

•  A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing.
• A positive school community that will support you to be successful in your role. 

The school is part of the Primary First Trust, a primary-only family of schools that has already demonstrated a commitment to improving standards and also working with effective professionals on career development both within their individual schools and the wider Trust.

An application pack is attached to this advert and completed application forms should be emailed to admin@mayplace.bexley.sch.uk by noon on Thursday 17th August 2023

For further details please email: admin@mayplace.bexley.sch.uk

The Primary First Trust and Mayplace Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references including their current Head Teacher.