Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our friendly team in taking care of all of the children on the school premises during the midday break.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the midday break.
- Supervising the children whilst playing, ensuring they are keeping to the school rules.
- Assisting children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall, sandwich room.
- Assisting children with eating their meal if applicable.
- Enforcing the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.
- Administering basic first aid as required.
Qualifications
- Resilient and have a positive and calm nature.
- Able to positively engage with children.
- A team player.
- Patient, calm and flexible at all times.
- Experienced with working with children, ideally in a school setting.
Professional Development
- A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
- Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
- A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
- We invest in our staff and provide a culture of collaboration and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
