Midday Assistant

Lion Academy Trust; Leigh; On-site; GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution is looking for a committed Midday Assistant to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunch breaks. The candidate should be friendly and caring, with strong communication skills. This part-time role offers career progression and access to continuous professional development. The salary range is £3,802 to £3,862 per annum, with a commitment to safeguarding children and providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Discounted cinema tickets

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to child wellbeing and safety.
• Friendly, calm, and caring attitude required.
• Discretion and confidentiality in communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime.
• Promote positive behavior and school ethos.
• Collaborate with the school team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Approachable and understanding

Able to work as part of a team

Promote the school positively

Job description

Leigh Beck Junior School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Midday Assistant to maintain thesafety and wellbeing of the pupils during the midday lunch break.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly, calm and caring, able to work as part of the whole school team
• Be approachable and understanding
• Have excellent communication skills, use discretion and confidentiality
• Promote the school in a positive manner at all times and share in the corporate responsibility for the well‑being and safeguarding of all pupils.

We can offer you:

• career progression
• Unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and TheKey.
• a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committedindividuals
• Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
• Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel

Contract type: Permanent
Grade/pay range:Scale 2 - Point 2-3
Actual pro rata salary:£3,802 to £3,862 per annum (Actual Salary)
Working hours:6.67 hours per week (12:00 – 13:20)
Working pattern:Part Time – term time plus 5 inset days

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.