Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is a popular Hastings primary school, currently graded 'Good' by OfSTED. We have a proven track record of raising standards for our pupils, including our most vulnerable.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Lunchtime Play and Engagement Assistant on a part-time permanent basis. This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring safe, happy lunchtimes for the pupils at Ark Little Ridge by engaging in play activities with and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school.
The successful candidates will:
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas
We can offer you:
• A supportive school
• Friendly staff and children
• Opportunities for Professional Development
By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please contact the school on 01424 752266, or email info@arklittleridgeprimary.org for more information.
To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies.
The closing date for applications is 4pm on TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER 2020.
Location: Hastings
Start date: 2nd November 2020
Contract: Permanent Hours: 12 noon to 1pm, Monday to Friday term time only
Salary: Ark Support Scale (Outside London) 1, Point 1 £17,364 pro rata, (actual salary £2,065.23pa)
Ark Hastings Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Job Description: Lunchtime Play & Engagement Assistants
Reporting to: Inclusion Manager or Principal Lunchtime Supervisor
Hours: 1 hour per day, midday to 1pm, 5 days per week, term time only.
Salary: Ark Scale 1, point 1
Disclosure level: Enhanced
The Role
Supervising, engaging in play activities with and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school
Key responsibilities
• Supervise pupils at lunchtime whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Principal Lunchtime Supervisor
• Provide positive and firm control by implementing the school behaviour policy. Encourage play activities
• Deal with cases of inappropriate behaviour by pupils or report the incident immediately to the Principal Lunchtime Supervisor
• Mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition
• Ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or Inclusion Manager and the office. (Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book.), clean up after sickness of children
• Check that no pupil remains in outside areas when afternoon lessons are about to begin
Other
• To undertake various other responsibilities as directed by the line manager
• To undertake the main professional duties of a Midday Supervisor as set out in the ARK Schools pay and conditions of service document
Person Specification: Lunchtime Play & Engagement Assistants
Qualification Criteria
• Right to work in the UK
Experience
• Experience of supervising children at the appropriate age range
• Ideally have experience in a similar role within a school or the education sector
Personal characteristics
• Able to use initiative and imagination to devise games and play activities for children
• Highly organised and efficient; capable of multi-tasking and working at pace
• Helpful and positive nature, calm and caring
• Positive commitment to student achievement and staff development
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
Specific skills
• Have specific strategies to combat attention seeking
• Able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Able to contribute to overall school behavior records and provide feedback
• Ability to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of pupils
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Other
• The post holder must be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Lunchtime Play & Engagement Assistant - permanent
Lunchtime Play & Engagement Assistant - permanent
Location: Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Salary: £17,364 - £17,711