Midday Assistant

At Starbeck Primary Academy, all our children are able to enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. Everyone who plays a part of Starbeck School, are very proud of the school and strive to maintain a fantastic place to learn and continue to be a key part of the community. We are proud to be part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools. There is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued.

Northern Star Academies Trust
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Starbeck Primary Academy would like to appoint a confident, effective and highly motivated person who will make a positive contribution to the team and our children.

Hours of Work: 8.75 hours per week, term time only
Monday - Friday - 11.30am– 1.15pm

To work as part of a team monitoring pupil behaviour during the midday break to ensure a caring and safe environment

· Supervise the playground area, playing fields, cloakrooms and classrooms etc during the lunchtime break

· Assist with the removal of food and equipment once pupils have eaten their lunch

· Deal with minor first aid incidents; follow appropriate procedures for recording and reporting

· Assist in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies as required

· Observe a child or young person’s behaviour, understand its context, and notice any unexpected changes and report any inappropriate behaviour to the correct member of staff

· Resolve minor disputes between pupils

· Assist in the supervision of other activities during the midday break, including setting out and storing equipment

· Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with children, young people and those caring for them

· Report any concerns about pupil welfare to the appropriate member of staff in a confidential manner

· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, health, safety and security

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