Midday Assistant

Are you a kind and energetic individual who enjoys working with children?

Elmhurst is a four-form entry, outstanding primary school in East London with wonderful children who are keen to learn. Behaviour in our school is excellent. We are recruiting a Lunchtime Mid-Day Assistant to supervise our pupils during lunchtime to ensure that they are safe, happy and well cared for. Our school is within walking distance of Upton Park Station.

Following an induction and training period, your duties would include:

• Actively supervising playtime and encouraging pupils to play
• To attend to minor accidents
• Promoting good behaviour and addressing issues in line with the school’s behavior policy

Key skills to include the following:

• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Good interpersonal skills, able to interact confidently with staff and pupils
• Confidence to deal with and manage behaviour positively

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 5.00pm

Elmhurst Primary School as part of the New Vision Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS, qualification and reference checks.

This role is not exempt from ROA 1974. A self-disclosure is required for this post, as well as an enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.  Please find the School's Safeguarding Policy attached for your attention. 

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.