CLACTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MIDDAY ASSISTANT Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 2, Point 3 Actual Salary from: £3,023 – £3,070 (Points 3-4) Start Date: January 2025 The Role Acting as part of a team, we are seeking a Midday Assistant to take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the midday break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions. This post is 5 hours, 35 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). The working hours will be 13:00pm until 14:07pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Should you be successful during the shortlisting process interviews will be held face to face at the school. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch areas Help to resolve issues between pupils during lunch period Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour (The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification). We're looking for you if you have: First aid training (or willingness to complete it) Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly Effective communication with adults and children Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise Why work for The Sigma Trust, Clacton County High School? We can offer you: A Competitive Salary Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships Employee benefits include: Excellent pension scheme A Health Cash Plan Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice Cycle to Work scheme Eye care plan Annual free flu vaccination Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms Discounted cinema tickets Eligible for Blue Light Card Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation. Additional Information: For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk To Apply To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information. Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 5th January 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.