Midday Care Assistant

EBOR ACADEMY TRUST; Rufforth; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust is seeking a Midday Care Assistant at Hob Moor Oaks Academy. In this part-time role, you will ensure children's safety and well-being during lunch breaks, prepare meals, and supervise play. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and understanding for children with special educational needs. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Generous terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children across a range of special education needs.
• Commitment to professional development.
• A sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of children during lunch breaks.
• Prepare meals and supervise children in indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Work closely with team members.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding special education needs

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Midday Care Assistant at Hob Moor Oaks Academy

10 Days Remaining

Job Reference #: EDV/2025/HMOA/76757

Location: Green Lane, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4PS

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: 12:00pm, 3rd Oct 2025

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Job details

• Hours of work: Monday - Friday 11.30am - 2.00pm (part time hours will also be considered but please state this clearly on your application form)
• Position type: Midday Care Supervisor
• £25,583 - £26,403 pro rata
• Actual Salary £7,479 - £7,719

In this role, while working closely with others within our team you will be responsible for the safety and well-being of the children during their lunch break, this will include preparing them for their meal, helping them access a suitable meal and providing personal care. You will also supervise the children in both indoor and outdoor play areas.

At Hob Moor Oaks you will find:

• Committed and dedicated staff
• A friendly and supportive environment
• Children who love coming to school
• A commitment to professional development

You will have:

• An empathy and understanding, and an ability to work with children across a range of special education needs
• A commitment to professional development
• A sense of humour!

Working with us

Ebor Academy Trust is a values driven organisation of over 1000 staff working in 25 schools across Yorkshire and the Humber.

With staff engagement score of over 90% our staff tell us that Ebor Academy Trust is truly a great place to work and our low staff turnover shows that people see their time with us as a long term investment.

Don\'t just take our word for it, here are a few quotes from our staff:

• \'I love the idea of helping children and nurturing them and seeing them develop and this is just the best place to be. I\'ve worked here for nearly 20 years and the children are absolutely amazing. They\'re so polite. They make every day different and new and exciting.\'
• \'The staff are great and we all look after each other.\'
• \'I\'m proud to say I work here.\'
• \'Seeing those moments when they just get something, when that new piece of learning really clicks and their eyes light up and you get that moment of awe and wonder on their face.\'
• \'Strong, clear and dedicated leadership. Leaders who lead by example and who care about every single stakeholder.\'
• \'Fair, honest and transparent employer. Huge amounts of exciting opportunities for people to develop their skill sets and career pathways (CPD is a big priority).\'

We offer generous terms and conditions of employment; if you would like to know more about the benefits of working at Ebor Academy Trust please see the attached document "The benefit of working at Ebor Academy Trust"

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to, amongst other things, an enhanced DBS check. Please see the Trust\'s Recruitment Policy for further information.