The Oaks Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex
Education - non-teaching
Term time
Permanent
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Midday Meals Assistant (MDA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will initiate positive play, creating a purposeful and inclusive learning environment, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children is maintained at all times.
Using a calm and caring approach, you will demonstrate fantastic meal time manners, encourage healthy eating, and be ready to help with balancing those peas or that overflowing cup of water! The Midday Meals Assistant (MDA) plays a crucial role in ensuring our children enjoy safe, sociable, and happy lunchtimes and are ready to learn when they return to their classrooms.
It’s not necessarily your experience as a Midday Meals Assistant (MDA) that we’re most interested in; it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.
The ideal Midday Meals Assistant (MDA) will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful, and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Committed to achieving high standards of service and hygiene
We offer:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development, and promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* A friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to work-life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About The Oaks Primary School
Our school motto is Roots to grow, wings to fly, success and confidence for all. This encapsulates our nurturing ethos and belief that strong foundations enable every child to become confident, independent learners, experience success, and flourish as responsible citizens. We have a highly skilled team of teachers and support staff who are caring and committed to developing children’s learning, happiness, and well-being.
We believe that sound values and a positive attitude are crucial for our pupils to become lifelong learners and responsible members of the community. Our expectations of the children are high, and we believe every child will have academic success. We want all our children to love school, love learning, and feel proud of their achievements.
To find out more, visit our website or arrange a visit by contacting the school office at 01293 527473 or email at office@oaks-tkat.org.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies. Our goal is to drive educational standards through outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. We value collaboration and sharing expertise across our network.
We offer flexible interview dates and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many applications.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers are subject to a full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure check.
We promote flexible working and are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to adapt the recruitment process to support your authentic self.
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