Grade AB (point 2)

6.25 hours per week

The opportunity;

• Join and be a valued member of a dedicated team, as part of a large, established, well-regarded Academy Trust.
• A fulfilling and rewarding role, where you can make a real difference!
• Encourage independence and excellent behaviour.
• Create a safe, fun play environment for the children, during lunchtimes.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all.

 The ideal candidate;

• Will monitor the wellbeing of the pupils and assist in the clearing away of the lunchtime areas where necessary.
• Will have a willingness  to undertake first aid training if required.
• Will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team so being a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude is essential. 
• Will have the ability to confidently organises suitable activities for small groups of children.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen carefully to pupils, showing kindness, empathy and understanding with a certain degree of flexibility as the role may change depending on the needs of the pupils.
• Has a calm, caring demeanor and is able to nurture children.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work within different areas of the school (as needed) over the lunchtime period.

We offer a range of extensive opportunities, incentives and benefits to staff including:

• Access to STAR MAT’s employee benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out and so much more…

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for a range of free and confidential advice with a range of support materials available

• Continuous training and development opportunities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. The STARMAT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.