Mealtime Assistant
Ref: SCH-VAT-0206 10 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 5.00 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP3 - SCP4The Role
Gorton Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.
The Governors and Principal of our friendly school are seeking 5 x Lunchtime Organisers to join our friendly staff.
We are looking for someone who will support and encourage play and welfare during the lunchtime period. General duties will include supervising the children whilst they are eating and whilst they are in the playground afterwards. This may also include looking after children with toileting issues.
· the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children
· ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations
· excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
· a proven track record of good attendance
What we can offer you:
- an inclusive and diverse school community
- friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
- opportunities to work with colleagues from across the Trust
- a firm commitment to your professional development
- an innovative and forward thinking Leadership Team
- a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Actual Salary £2569.00 per annum TTO
1 x Hour per day Monday - Friday
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received. References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Good qualifications in both English and Maths |
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Committed |
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| Dedicated |
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| Focused |
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| Great teamworking |
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| Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
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| Experience | |
| Current first aid certificate |
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| Personal Qualities | |
| Sense of Humour |
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| A proven track record of good attendance |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually |
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| A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour |
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| Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times. |
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| Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and emotional situations |
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| Effective behaviour management skills |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train |
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| Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training) |
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Safeguarding Information
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Gorton Primary School
Mount Road
Gorton
Manchester
Greater Manchester Services
M18 7GR
Human Resources
hr@vantageacademies.co.uk