Midday Learning Support Assistant

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Esteem North Academy is an AP academy for permanently excluded pupils or those at risk of exclusion. We currently have 3 sites in the north of Derbyshire and will have around 350 pupils on roll over all sites. This role will be based at the new Chesterfield site at S41 9BN once it is ready to open. Prior to this, this role will be carried out at our Hasland site.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support the team and work to ensure that the breakfast and lunchtime provision is effective and can allow the site to continue to function. Lunches may be out- sourced to an external catering company and so there may be little in terms of preparation. There is no catering kitchen on site. This role may involve organising the ordering of lunches, serving of food and drink and also learning support on site where required, particularly in food lessons. Duties will also include distribution of breakfast, snacks and lunch, supervision of pupils during breaks and cleaning away so that lessons can continue swiftly. This role also involves being a TA in the food classes and preparation of food lessons. This midday post is a new role that is now required to support the staffing team due to increased pupil numbers. There may be approx. 110 pupils on site. Pupils may have varying behavioural and educational needs including ASD, ADHD, ODD and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Reporting daily to the Site Lead, the ideal candidate will be experienced in food hygiene, motivated, organised and a caring individual who has a passion for supporting children and working as part of a small team. The School Business Manager will line manage this post.

Benefits include: LGPS Pension Scheme and Westfield Health membership

For further information, please contact [email protected]. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website; CVs alone will not be accepted.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.