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Mid Day Assistant

Essex County Council

Job Description

Elevate Students' Lunchtime Experience! - Become a Midday Assistant at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young minds? Unlock the potential of lunchtime as a Midday Assistant at Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy, a proud member of the Canonium Learning Trust. We're on the hunt for exceptional individuals to join our team and help create an inspiring and joyful midday environment for our students.

At Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas, we're dedicated to nurturing an environment where students not only learn but flourish. We're seeking a Midday Assistant who shares our vision of fostering educational excellence, holistic growth, and a nurturing atmosphere.

Role and Responsibilities:

This isn't just any midday role - you'll play a vital part in shaping our students' day. Collaborating with teachers, staff, and leadership, you'll contribute to the seamless functioning of our school's administrative processes, ensuring an environment where everyone can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervision Mastery: Oversee students during lunch and break times, creating a safe and welcoming space. Positive Impact: Foster positive behavior, interactions, and engagement among students. Environment Curator: Set up and maintain lunchtime spaces, contributing to a vibrant and organised atmosphere. Team Player: Collaborate with colleagues to create a unified and secure school community.

Why Join Us:

At Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas, part of Canonium Learning Trust, excellence isn't just for our students, but for our team too. Here's what you can expect:

Empowering Community: Join a team of dedicated professionals committed to uplifting our school environment. Personal Growth: Gain invaluable experience in an educational setting, honing skills that transcend the role. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy the perks of the National Local Government Terms and Conditions (The NJC Green Book), and eligibility for a local government pension scheme. Wellness at Heart: Access a spectrum of discounts and benefits designed to enrich your role and well-being within our school community.

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St. Nicholas CofE Primary Academy is part of Canonium Learning Trust. We are a smaller than average Church of England school with a strong community feel, we are fortunate that with only 4 classes we can offer smaller class sizes. We are based in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, a picturesque village within the District of Maldon.

The school has a rich history of providing outstanding education to its students, and is committed to the values of the Church of England in everything it does.

Influenced by the Church of England's vision to educate for 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.

Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.

As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values: Respect and reverence - we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others Caring and compassion - we display kindness and concern for others Cooperation and service - we work together Perseverance and endurance - we keep going until we achieve success Honesty and virtue - we tell the truth Responsibility and trust - we are accountable for all our actions

Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.

Lois Osborne, CEO

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