Mid Day Assistant

Newport School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport School is seeking staff with direct experience of working with children. Strong communication and safeguarding awareness are essential, with a focus on creating a positive, supportive learning environment.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, the ability to interact with children from diverse backgrounds, and the capacity to maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Direct experience of working with children is essential.
• Experience working as part of a team is desirable.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour & Conflict Management

Working Under Pressure

First Aid & Injury Handling

Confidentiality & Safeguarding

Language Skills

Job description

Experience

• Working with Children: Direct experience of working with children is essential.
• Teamwork: Experience working as part of a team to achieve objectives is desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English. The ability to speak a community language other than English is desirable.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to have positive interactions with adults and children of all ages and work with children from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
• Behaviour & Conflict Management: Ability to deal with behavioural issues in a calm and confident manner and help children resolve conflicts constructively.
• Working Under Pressure & Initiative: Ability to use your own initiative, work flexibly, and handle a high-pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines.
• First Aid & Injury Handling: Ability to deal effectively with minor accidents and injuries. Holding a current First Aid Certificate is desirable.
• Confidentiality & Safeguarding: Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times regarding school issues and contribute to a positive safeguarding culture.

Knowledge & Other Attributes

• Health & Safety: Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety standards within a school setting (particularly security) is desirable, along with a commitment to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Equal Opportunities & Ethos: A willingness to promote the school's ethos and a commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.