Midday Assistant

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Chelford CE Primary School is seeking to recruit a kind, compassionate and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly team to help serve lunches and to supervise children during the lunchtime period.

We are looking for someone who possesses a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility and a desire to ensure that our pupils enjoy a pleasant and happy lunchtime experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and help to lead games and activities whilst supervising pupils on the school playground.

We are looking for a team player; someone who is willing to work alongside our existing midday team and under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher / School Bursar. Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate in a positive, encouraging manner are essential qualities. The successful candidate will be a role model for our pupils and show high standards of professional integrity and a patient and empathic approach to assisting all pupils, especially those with special educational needs or disabilities.

Working hours: 4.5 hours per week: 11:45am - 1:15pm Monday - Wednesday.
To attract the right candidate, we would be willing to offer additional hours to 7.5 hours per week; this will include Thursday and Fridays. For additional flexibility, the option of a 4-day working week Monday -Wednesday plus an additional day of choice, would also be acceptable.

Chelford CE Primary School is committed to promoting the wellbeing and safety of all pupils and staff and is wholly committed to safeguarding all members of the school community. Any appointment would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk.