At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime in a fun and energetic environment.
- Company: Join Leighton Academy, part of The Learning Partnership multi-academy trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, flexible working, and access to professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Short hours with great work-life balance and free parking.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a positive, energetic approach.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
A permanent, part-time midday assistant post at Leighton Academy, one of the schools run by The Learning Partnership multi-academy trust, covering the lunchtime period in term time.
The focus is on supporting children at lunch as a positive, energetic member of a team, using your own initiative.
The hours are short, at 7.5 a week on weekdays during term time only.
Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is as soon as possible but negotiable.
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Positive, energetic approach with children
- Strong team player
- Able to use own initiative
- Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023)
- What’s offered
- Discounts in retail stores, entertainment and supermarkets
- Benefit schemes for affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme
- Employee assistance programme with specialist advice and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral
- Flexible working as a day one right of employment
- Free parking
- Access to CPD and secondment opportunities
Midday Assistant employer: Leighton Academy
Leighton Academy offers a supportive and energetic work environment, ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children. The part-time role of Lunchtime Assistant allows for flexibility with short hours during term time, making it suitable for those seeking a balanced work-life schedule. Employees can expect to be part of a positive team that values initiative and collaboration.
