Recruitment

Hours: 6.50 hours per week, 11.45am – 1.00pm, Monday- Friday, term time only

Actual Salary: £2,786.14 (NJC3)

Place of work: Initially based at Little Mead Primary Academy. However, all appointments are made to the Trust centrally.

Contract: Permanent

Application closing date: 22/10/2021 at 12:00pm

Start date:  ASAP

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The Successful Candidate

Little Mead Primary Academy is looking to appoint an organised and efficient individual to join our Lunch time Team to ensure that the lunchtime period runs smoothly, enabling pupils to enjoy their lunch breaks and return to class ready for the afternoon's teaching and learning.

In return we work hard to support our Lunchtime Assistants and offer opportunities for professional training and development, career progression and the chance to play a key part in helping our children to get the most out of their lunchtimes.

What we offer:

• Term time hours
• 5 days per week, 11.45 am - 1.00pm
• The opportunity to be part of a strong team
• Competitive rates of pay and enrolment in the pension scheme (where applicable)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development within the Trust

 

Job requirements:

You will be responsible for supervising pupils during the school lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and outside, encouraging healthy eating, leading and positive play. 

 

The right candidate will have:

• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• The ability to lead games and encourage positive play.
• Awareness of health and safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• A can-do attitude.

 

PLEASE NOTE - CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible. 

This is a rolling recruitment process so please apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.

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About Us

Endeavour Academy Trust is an inclusive and collaborative group of schools in North Bristol. There are currently four Endeavour schools: Little Mead Primary Academy, Henbury Court Primary Academy, Fonthill Primary Academy and our brand new primary school Charlton Wood Primary Academy.

This is an exciting time to work for Endeavour Academy Trust. We have committed to measured and sustainable growth, which will enable us to create a group of outstanding schools with ambition for every child.

Our Offer to Staff

We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff with opportunities to develop expertise and experience across the Trust. Our focus on collaboration means that everyone is part of a team. Within Endeavour, we develop our own leaders. If you are ambitious and prepared to work hard we will support your career development and help you to be successful.

As proof of our commitment to staff retention and development, we offer enhanced terms and conditions of employment (compared to standard teacher/local authority entitlements), a friendly working environment with supportive leadership, and encourage our staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.

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Guidance for Applicants

• Please note that CVs will not be considered.
• Look carefully at the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
• Ensure that you cross-reference the person specification throughout your application.
• Try and provide examples of times you have fulfilled all aspects of the job description, and the impact it had.
• Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible.
• Ensure that you put details of referees. If you have concerns about the suitability of a referee, please contact the recruiter directly.

How to Apply

Visits to Little Mead Primary Academy are encouraged. If you have any questions about this position or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Abigail Martin (School Business Manager)
abigail.martin@endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
0117 377 3279

 Completed application forms should be sent to:

Abigail Martin (School Business Manager)
abigail.martin@endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
0117 377 3279