Extended Provision Assistant x 2

Extended Provision Assistants - Canon Peter Hall Church of England Primary School, Immingham

POST 1 

• Fixed Term (1 year), Term Time contract 
• Hours Per week - 21.25 Hours per week 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days)
• Salary - Grade 3, Points 6 – 9 £24,027 - £25,183 FTE Salary: £11,856.02 - £12,426.44 (Pro Rata)

POST 2

• Fixed Term (1 year), Term Time contract 
• Hours Per week - 7.5 Hours per week 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days)
• Salary - Grade 3, Points 6 – 9 £24,027 - £25,183 FTE Salary:£4,184.48 - £4,385.80 (Pro Rata)

The successful candidate will assist the Extended Provision Leader in supervising children attending the provision, providing appropriate activities, encouraging cooperation, securing their safety, monitoring well-being and ensuring good behaviour.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise children in collecting food, being seated, clearing away crockery, moving to activities, in activity area and/or playground as appropriate.
• Help organise play and art activities, reading and homework support.
• Establish good relationships with children; interact positively with children, encouraging cooperation and mutual support; monitor children’s well-being and readiness for class; provide help and support to children.
• Encourage good behaviour by using praise and reward and taking action with poor behaviour in line with school policy.
• Assist in planning and preparing activities to ensure the quality standards agreed are met.
• Promote the importance of the extended provision and its impact on learning and on pupils’ attitude towards school.
• Consider the needs of pupils in all decisions about the club.
• Anticipate pupils needs and makes suggestions to support them.
• Maintain a register of children attending.
• Control access to other parts of the school, administer any necessary basic first aid, record all injuries in the accident book, and ensure children understand action required in case of fire.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

Other

• The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
• The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
• The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Canon Peter Hall Church of England Primary School on enquiries@canonpeterhall.laat.co.uk or on 01469 510300

Closing Date for Applications 12:00 noon Monday 2 December 2024

Interview Date - w/c 9 December 2024 

Start Date - January 2025

To apply - For further details of each post please visit  Vacancies | My Trust Careers and complete the online application form.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.