Early Years Lunchtime Assistant

Kilnwood Vale Nursery are looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to work in our Early Years provision over the busy lunchtime period.

Your opportunity

An exciting, part time, opportunity has arisen for an Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. You will provide valuable support, encouraging children to eat and enjoy their lunch, whilst helping oversee children in the play areas. We are looking for a pro-active individual to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children. You will play a key role in the academic emotional development and attainment of some of our youngest enthusiastic children. Whether you are looking to further your career within education or wanting to take on a new challenge within a school setting Whatever your level of experience, we would welcome your application, please use the supporting statement on the application form to show us how you match the skills we need and what you can bring to the role

What we are looking for

• ability to work on their own initiative.
• knowledge of kitchen health and safety
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying

About Kilnwood Primary School and Nursery

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

● A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

● Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Access to a staff benefits portal

● Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm , 

Term Time: 39 weeks per year (including INSET days). 

Salary: GLF Associate 1 FTE £22,764 Actual Salary, £5,439

Start Date: ASAP

Applications Close: 26 November 2024

(We will close the advert earlier if a high level of applications are received)