Lunchtime Assistant - #1714674

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Lunchtime Assistant

A1 (SCP2) £23,656

Actual Salary: £2,679

Contract: 5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Bardsey Primary Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring individual for the role of Lunchtime Assistant. This role plays a key part in supporting the daily life of the Academy. The successful applicant will be responsible for actively supervising and engaging with pupils during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and across the school premises. This position is for one hour per day, Monday to Friday, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Potential applicants should have:

·       Ability to relate well to children and adults.

·       Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

·       Ability to maintain a safe, calm and happy approach.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

·       Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.   

·       A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 

·       Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

·       Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. 

·       £2k Cycle to work scheme. 

About us:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Bardsey Primary Academy, an establishment which is currently benefiting from significant investment to develop the facilities and experiences on offer to its pupils and local community. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is committed to improving the lives and outcomes of children by working as part of a team and embodying our values of ambition, creativity, curiosity and unity.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at www.bardsey.leeds.sch.uk.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at ************@bardsey.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 01937 572612.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

Interviews will take place:      TBC               

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.