Midday Assistant
Contract: Part Time/Permanent
Site: Queen Katharine Academy
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12.30pm-2.30pm 38 weeks per annum (term time only)
Salary: Pathway 1 (Point 2-3) £5,311 - £5,394 (FTE £23,656 - £24,027)
Closing date: 7th July 2025
Start date: September 2025
Please note – Thomas Deacon Education Trust withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date
We are looking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join the team at Queen Katharine Academy to supervise students at lunchtimes
Key Responsibilities
To supervise pupils during the lunch-time period in the Lunch Hall and/or Academy outdoor spaces
To help pupils during their lunch period enabling them to eat their lunch in the time allowed
To challenge inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the Academy behaviour management policy
To deal with any incidents that take place during the lunchtime period, referring onto specialist staff as appropriate (e.g. first aider)
To report any incidents as appropriate
To facilitate the smooth running of the canteen, including supervising pupil behaviour and encouraging pupils to move on when finished
Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people with whom contact is made in a professional context (within or outside of the Academy)
The Person
The successful candidate must
* Be a team player
* Be pro-active
* Show initiative
* Adopt a consistent approach to all students
* Be flexible
* Have the ability to form strong relationships with students and colleagues across the Academy.
Why work for us?:
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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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