At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support pupils during their midday break in a fun, engaging environment.
- Company: Thrapston Primary School, part of the supportive Brooke Weston Trust.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a happy, motivated team in a school rated 'Good' by OFSTED.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for working with children.
Midday Assistant duties involve working as part of a larger team supervising and monitoring pupil behaviour during the midday break, under the direction of senior staff.
Location: Thrapston Primary School
Salary: Grade 1 Point 1, full time equivalent (FTE) salary £24,458 for 5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only. Actual Salary 5 hours per week £2,389.24.
Hours per week / Weeks per year: 5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) and 39 weeks per year.
THE SCHOOL: Thrapston Primary School, located in the heart of Thrapston Town, strives to inspire and enable every child to shape their world. We are very proud of our children and keep them at the heart of what we do, in line with our school values; Respect, Empathy, Ambition, Collaboration, Honesty. We are proud to be rated OFSTED Good in September 2022, in all areas, with the particular comment 'Thrapston Primary School is a happy School. Pupils feel safe. Staff and Pupils are welcoming'. We are proud to be part of Brooke Weston Trust, as of October 2023.
THE ROLE: To work as part of a larger team supervising and monitoring pupil behaviour during the midday break, under the direction of senior staff.
About Brooke Weston Trust: Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.
Safer Recruitment: Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Midday Assistant in Kettering employer: Thrapston Primary School
Thrapston Primary School is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. As part of the Brooke Weston Trust, employees benefit from first-class professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to community engagement, all while contributing to a positive and safe atmosphere for pupils. Located in the heart of Thrapston Town, the school is dedicated to inspiring every child and ensuring that staff feel valued and motivated in their roles.
