Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks) Hours: 5 hours per week, 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm Monday to Friday Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £2,749 per annum Can you engage with our students to ensure they enjoy their lunchtime break? We are seeking Midday Supervisory Assistants with great communication and listening skills. If you can manage behaviour and promote positive lunchtimes, this is the role for you. We are looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants who enjoy interacting with students, ensuring they have positive and enjoyable lunchtimes. You will have: experience of establishing positive relationships with children the ability to manage the behaviour of children, organise and maintain safe and hygienic lunch environments provide a positive and firm approach to ensure good behaviour management The role of the Midday Supervisor is vital in ensuring that the wellbeing and health and safety of our students is maintained at lunchtime. To succeed in this role, you will need to: supervise and engage with students during lunchtime administer basic first aid where necessary provide a positive and firm approach to ensure good behaviour management The Hastings Academy At The Hastings Academy, our core aim is to nurture a sense of community while fostering qualities like aspiration, self-worth, and respect for learning. We believe in equipping students with the skills and character to succeed in both education and beyond. Our innovative curriculum emphasises essential qualifications and lifelong learning skills, preparing students to thrive as responsible global citizens. Effective communication and mutual support between parents and the school are key for student success. We celebrate achievements and address challenges collaboratively, with form tutors and heads of house playing crucial roles in students' journeys. The academy has a published admission number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and hosts a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties. Employee Benefits Automatic annual pay increments High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity giving As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. Commitment to Safeguarding The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We welcome applications from all members of the community. Application Information For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Conni Francis at c.francisthehastingsacademy.org.uk Key dates Closing date: 5 January 2025 Interview date: 9 January 2025 Proposed start date : ASAP Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application