Midday Supervisory Assistants

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested. References When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Are you looking to test the waters of a career working with children? This part-time role is ideal for balancing with other commitments. Our Opportunity We are looking for two midday supervisory assistants to join our team. You will ensure that our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime! This part time role is ideal to balance alongside other commitments, to test the waters of a career working the children, or to help develop experience towards your goal of becoming a teaching assistant. You will:

• English and Maths GCSE level 'C' equivalent
• Awareness of health and hygiene issues
• Experience appropriate to working with children
• Work well as part of a team
• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.
  
  We were given the National Nurturing Schools Award in December 2023, following our work with Nurture UK. We received a glowing report, which included lots of positive comments, such as:
• 'I really like school. It is a very calm place.' (pupil)
• 'West Cliff is a happy place to be. You want them to enjoy school and they certainly do.' (parent)
• 'The difference that school has made is amazing. I can't put it into words.' (parent)
• 'The school does a lot for [staff] wellbeing.' (staff)
• 'The senior leadership team regularly reflects on workload to make it more manageable.' (staff)
• 'If we need anything, we can turn to each other. 'There are so many knowledgeable staff who are always willing to help.' (staff)
• 'We are part of something bigger: a trust-wide family that supports and nurtures us too.' (staff)