Lunchtime Support Assistant - Term Time

Palm Bay Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2672-288S
• Posted:22/03/2024
• Pay:£22,069 FTE
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Palm Bay Primary school are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, positive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive team. We are looking someone who shares our ethos of putting the children at the centre of all we do.  

Being able to work as part of a team is an essential quality, as is empathy and flexibility and a sense of humour!

The successful candidate will: 

• have a good understanding of children's pastoral needs
• have excellent communication skills
• have the highest expectations of children’s behaviour
• have a strong empathy with children’s diverse needs
• support the social, emotional, behavioural and medical needs of pupils as necessary
• work as part of the team with a sense of humour

We offer:

• A unique and inspirational environment to work in
• A fantastic cliff-top location with beautiful school grounds
• A professional and collaborative school with a commitment to continued professional development
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children with a love of learning
• The opportunity to join a strong staff team, where our values are integral to all we do
• Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. We will contact all candidates once the shortlisting process has taken place. 

The EKC Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and two successful references. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted may be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Previous candidates need not apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake First Aid at Work training as part of your role.

Hours: 11.45 -1.30 pm  38 weeks per year, term-time only.

A Job Description is attached.

Please apply online using the application form available on this website and email to tombewik@palmbay.uk 

alternatively post to:

Palm Bay Primary School, Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3PP

Information about the school

Information about the school:

At Palm Bay, we have very high expectations and standards of teaching, learning and behaviour as well as a clean, tidy, inspiring environment in which to learn and work.

We offer a broad and rounded curriculum, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning in our beautiful grounds and nearby beach. As an ‘Eco School’ we seek to promote care and responsibility for the environment and we have an active Eco Council. Our commitment to sports and the creative subjects is strong and we have a well-equipped music room, a specialist music teacher and a sports coach. Reading and oracy lie at the heart of our curriculum; we are committed to developing a love of reading in all children through ‘Reading for Pleasure’ and our pupils enjoy a spacious and well-stocked library.

Over the past few years, we have been developing our curriculum. The creative arts continue to remain a priority: we have four artists-in-residence who are based in our on-site studio space, close links with the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery and have gained the Gold Artsmark award. Committed to raising the aspirations and life-chances of the children we serve, we have an exciting personal development programme, which incorporates politics, careers-related learning and personal development, helping our pupils to become caring, active members of their community.

Testimonial from a current teacher:

“Palm Bay Primary School offers a welcoming and friendly community culture. Our school values of creativity, aspiration, resilience, thirst for learning, kindness and community are not only shown by the children, but by every member of staff too.

I completed my NQT year in July 2020 and have since taken on the role of staff governor and outdoor learning lead after training as a Forest School Leader. As an NQT I had weekly meetings with my mentor, supportive lesson observation feedback and I was always welcome to observe teaching practices in other classrooms. This support has continued into my second year of teaching at Palm Bay, and it is part of the ethos of our school. All staff are continually supported with their professional development through weekly CPD meetings, coaching and collaboration with other members of the team. The senior team involve the staff in key decisions and our ideas and suggestions are valued.

Pupil and staff wellbeing is also a key focus for Palm Bay. We recognise the importance of promoting positive wellbeing and mental health and we have a dedicated wellbeing team”.

Job Contact Information

• Name:FAO Headteacher
• Address:Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP
• Telephone: 01843 290050
• Email: office@palmbay.uk

Fax: 01843 224669

Documents

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