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

They 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 them?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” 

At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145051/EDV-2025-QKA-33217

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

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, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They 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 them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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