[240418E] Breakfast Club Assistant

Morice Town Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint Breakfast Club Assistant to join the School as soon as possible.

Post: Breakfast Cub Assistant

Location: Morice Town Primary Academy, Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ

FTE Salary: NJC Grade A £22,366 per annum pro rata (actual salary £2,958 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time

Contract Hours:  5.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 9.00am on a Monday and 7.30am to 8.30am Tuesday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic play worker required to join our thriving Breakfast club. We are seeking to employ a creative individual who will make a positive contribution to our busy friendly breakfast club.

The role will require:

• Setting up the hall
• Preparing and serving breakfast to  the children and cleaning down afterwards
• Engaging the children in games and fun activities during the morning session
• Tiding the hall after the session
• Escorting the children to their classrooms ready to start their learning of the day
• 30 minutes per week is for first aid box restocking

Already holding a first aid and/or food hygiene qualification would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. 

About the School

Morice Town Primary Academy is a popular and successful school within the local and wider area. The children are aged 4 - 11 years old and we have a single form entry. Our children feel safe, cared for and well looked after. We have a strong bond with our parents as well as the community as a whole.

In return, we can offer you:

• The support of our experienced team in developing your keta rage one practice.
• Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other experienced members of the school, its partner school Drake Primary and academy trust staff.
• A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.
• Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.
• Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 5th May 2024

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 20th May 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form at: https://www.reachsouth.org/vacancies

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.