Reception / KS1 Midday Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic midday assistant to join our successful school to work with KS1 or Reception children during the lunch break. The successful candidate will be:

• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils and use a variety of strategies to keep pupils engaged;
• Proactive, flexible, well-organised and willing to work collaboratively with other colleagues;
• Able to contribute to ensuring lunchtime is a safe and enjoyable experience for all pupils;
• Warm and caring, developing positive relationships with pupils;
• Proactive in promoting social skills and collaboration amongst children;
• Flexible and willing to take on a range of roles and responsibilities.
• Follow the schools' key policies and procedures;
We can offer:
• A well-resourced environment
• A cohesive and enthusiastic staff team
• Polite and motivated pupils
• Support and commitment to continuing professional development
• A positive, engaged wider school community.
As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Health Assured and Medicash organisations. This includes;
• Access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline where you can have a telephone conversation for you and close relatives
• Access to Physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Chiropody
• Optical support
• Dental treatment
• Access to a counselling service
• Weight Management Programme
• Support for stress management
• Lifestyle Screening
• Relationship Counselling
• Long-term condition support - support for you and family members where you or a member of your family is suffering from a long-term condition such as cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Motor Neurones disease. This list is not exhaustive
• Private Medical Service
• Stress Counselling
  
  Rise Park Academies is part of the Success for All Educational Trust, where children are well behaved and keen to learn. Staff are friendly and supportive within a welcoming, aspirational environment.
  
  Reception/KS1 MDA
Hours: 5 hours per week (12.15pm - 1.15pm)Monday - Friday x 38 weeks per year Grade: Scale 2 Point 3-4 Salary: £3,228 - £3,274 p.a. actual salary for above hours Contract: Fixed term contract until July 2025 to then be reviewed Required Immediately