Midday Supervisory Assistant - Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy is seeking a caring Midday Supervisory Assistant on a fixed-term basis to ensure lunchtime safety and organization. You will supervise pupils during lunch across the dining hall, playground and classrooms, promoting positive play and good table manners.

We value calm, patient individuals with strong communication skills who can support younger or vulnerable children and work within safeguarding policies. Prior experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is welcome but not essential; calm, patient and good communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils across dining hall, playground and classrooms.
• Encourage positive play and good table manners.
• Support younger or more vulnerable children who may need extra help.

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our school team on a fixed-term basis. Lunchtime is an important part of every pupil’s day, and you will play a key role in making it safe, happy and well organised. Working across the dining hall, playground and classrooms, you will supervise pupils, encourage positive play and good table manners, and support younger or more vulnerable children who may need a little extra help.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a real difference to their wellbeing. You will be a positive role model, apply the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently, and work closely with colleagues to deal calmly with minor incidents and disputes. Previous experience is welcome but not essential – what matters most is a calm, patient approach, good communication skills and a genuine commitment to keeping children safe.

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy is a two-form entry Primary School for children aged 3 to 11. We are a school situated in the centre of the Island with surrounding forest and farmland with a view of Carisbrooke Castle.

Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an inclusive school which prepares our pupils to be confident and happy. Our children work hard and are happy to share and talk about their learning.

Our creative curriculum will inspire, motivate and challenge in a supportive environment. We value enquiring minds to enable pupils to use a higher level of thinking.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Please see the job description for full details of the role. You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact Sam Hillier via email: [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Ormiston Academies Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here.

For further information about our safeguarding and recruitment practices, please refer to the Trust’s Policies here: Other Policies.

Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.Flexible working opportunities will be considered.