Midday Assistant at Broadfield Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2024/BPS/83611
  Location
Goddard Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 1LH
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£5,815.47 Annually (Actual)
10 Hours per week, 11.30-1.30pm, Term Time only 38 weeks + 3 staff training days . To commence as soon as possible. Permanent.
  Closing Date
Midday, 20th Dec 2024
  Positions Available
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About this Role

Midday Assistant

10 Hours per week, 11.30-1.30pm, Term Time only 38 weeks + 3 staff training days . To commence as soon as possible. Permanent.

Main Purpose of the Post:

Responsible to the Midday Supervisor, Business Manager and Principal to support the effective operation of school catering provision. Assisting with supervision of lunchtime arrangements to support the raising of standards of achievement and attainment of students.

Main Duties:

  • To liaise with the Midday Supervisor and Business Manager regarding lunchtime provision

  • To operate in line with the ethos, culture, overall aims and policies of the school

  • To assist with the smooth running of the dining hall over the lunchtime period

  • To ensure that tables are clean and prepared for each sitting. 

  • To work with students, including those with additional needs, to ensure a calm, sociable atmosphere over lunchtime

  • To support service of food in the dining hall taking account of pupils’ allergies

  • To assist in the supervision of students back into class and in the playground

  • To encourage a positive approach with the students and maintain a supply of rewards

  • To try to deal with any problems but where necessary refer behavioural and First Aid problems to senior school staff

  • To encourage play activities during lunchtimes

  • To record any specific problems and report to the Midday Supervisor

  • To build up a positive relationship with the children

  • To note and report as necessary any matters affecting Health and Safety of persons on site

  • To ensure that school corridors and are kept tidy and free of litter at lunchtimes

  • To ensure the dining areas are kept clean and tidy 

  • To work flexibly and undertake, when required, other duties associated with supporting the needs of students/staff as may reasonably be determined by school staff


    Broadfield Primary School 

    Broadfield Primary School serves just under 400 pupils in the Hathershaw area of Oldham.  It also provides nursery education for pupils from 2 years of age.  We are proud to be part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust. Last inspected in November 2018, and judged as Good, the school is oversubscribed and very well respected. We are proud of the Broadfield Values; celebrating diversity and inclusion in addition to having high expectations and excellent pastoral provision.

    Broadfield Primary School is welcoming and friendly and our central focus is a commitment to ensuring that all our pupils achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and want to learn. We celebrate diversity and teach children to recognise and respect people’s differences as well as similarities. We have a strong training and CPD programme, opportunities to develop your skills and a solid, supportive team of staff and Governors who have fostered a caring and welcoming atmosphere at the school. We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, conscientious and self-motivated individual to join our school team.


    The Pinnacle Learning Trust

    At the Pinnacle Learning Trust we celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers.  Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures. 

     

    To apply please visit our website https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/


Broadfield Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please tell us why you would like to work at Broadfield Primary School
  2. Please tell us about any experience you have working with children, in either a paid job, voluntary work or in your home environment.
  3. Do you have any experience of supporting pupils with additional needs? If so please state what experience you have.
  4. Please tell us what personal qualities you can bring to this role.

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