Midday Assistant

Location: Co-op Academy Woodslee

Salary: £22,737 FTE salary

Pro Rata Actual Salary per annum: £4,796

Contract: Permanent, Term Time 39 weeks 

Hours: 8.75 hours per week 

Start date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our lunchtime team. Duties will include supervising children, monitoring behaviour, promote good table manners and engaging in and encouraging cooperative play and social skills in the playground. 

You will work 8.75 hours per week, term time only. Hours will typically be from 11:45 am to 1.30 pm Monday to Friday. 

Co-op Academy Woodslee is a part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Our academy has a strong team and bright, happy children in our one-form entry school and we require a highly motivated candidate who will bring experience, energy, initiative and a nurturing approach to our children with a focus on driving standards forward in cleanliness, safety and hygiene. 

Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;

• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
• Succeed together

And these with respect, commitment and trust underpin our culture

Applicants who are not contacted during this period may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for interview.

The Co-operative Academies Trust has a fantastic benefits package including discount gym memberships, childcare vouchers, healthcare packages and co-operative discount offers as well as a local government pension scheme

If you feel you have the passion and drive and are committed to our vision of excellence, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Visits to the school are encouraged. You are welcome to arrive for a tour on Tuesday 11th June at 4.30pm. (Please email woodslee@coopacademies.co.uk or phone 0151 334 1406 to book your place with the school office team).

Closing date: Friday 14th June 2024 at 12 noon

Interview timetable:

The recruitment panel will agree a short-list of candidates who will be invited to an interview week commencing 17th June 2024.

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Job advert 

04/06/2024

Walkaround 

11/06/2024

Applications close 

14/06/2024 at Midday

Interview 

Week beginning 17/06/2024