Midday Assistant

Compass Primary Academy; Kettering; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Primary Academy in Kettering is seeking a Midday Assistant to support our pupils during the lunch break. This role is part-time and term-time, working 6.67 hours per week across 38 weeks.

You will supervise activities, help with meals, maintain safety and confidentiality, support positive behaviour, and assist with setting up and clearing dining areas. The school is part of the Brooke Weston Trust and values inclusive culture and safeguarding. Training in first aid is a plus.

Responsibilities

• supervising activities and maintaining the health, safety, welfare and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break with particular focus on the named child
• maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and the named child and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
• monitoring pupil behaviour, discouraging anti-social and poor behaviour and dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour in line with the Academy’s Behaviour Policy
• dealing with minor injuries (having completed a one day first aid course), providing emotional support and liaising with first aiders and management as appropriate
• assisting children at meal times, encouraging good table manners
• setting up the dining area, cleaning, clearing, sweeping and putting away

Job description

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Job Title: Midday Assistant

Location: Compass Primary Academy

Salary: Grade 1 Point 1. Salary £24,458 (FTE), £3,690 (Actual)

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 6.67 hours per week for 38 weeks

About Compass Primary Academy

Compass Primary Academy is unusual, and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 3-11 primary Academy set in the heart of Kettering. Children are at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to supporting and challenging our pupils to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom., which was reflected in our Ofsted Inspection in April 2023 where the school was judged as good, with outstanding Early Years.

Compass Primary Academy is proud to be a member of the Brooke Weston Trust and enjoys close working links with the family of Trust schools.

About the role of Midday Assistant

Here at Compass Primary we would like you to consider becoming part of our dedicated team. We are looking for a Midday Assistant who is willing to work with our wonderful and enthusiastic children.

The Midday Assistant will be responsible for:

• supervising activities and maintaining the health, safety, welfare and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break with particular focus on the named child
• maintaining confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and the named child and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• monitoring pupil behaviour, discouraging anti-social and poor behaviour and dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour in line with the Academy’s Behaviour Policy
• dealing with minor injuries (having completed a one day first aid course), providing emotional support and liaising with first aiders and management as appropriate
• assisting children at meal times, encouraging good table manners
• setting up the dining area, cleaning, clearing, sweeping and putting away

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.