Job Introduction
‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust
Ad Astra Infant School Haymoor Junior School Canford Heath Infant School Canford Heath Junior School
LEAD MIDDAY ASSISTANT
Haymoor Junior School
Grade C Point 3 - 4
£24,027 - £24,404 pro-rata,
Actual salary £4,718.45 per annum – plus an honorarium payment of £100.56 per annum
8.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday,
11.30 am – 1.15 pm
Term time only
Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2025
The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
We are looking to appoint a Lead Midday Assistant to lead our friendly and supportive team at Haymoor Junior School. Staff will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancy is at this school.
The main duty of this post will be to organise and control the deployment of the Lunchtime Playleaders, assisting with pupil behaviour as necessary. The role will include management of our hot school meals provision and oversee orderly, safe, hygienic and educational arrangements for pupils during the lunch period.
Previous experience and a First Aid qualification are an advantage but not essential.
If you:
- Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
- Work well in a team
- Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Have a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
- Have the preparedness to go above and beyond
- Have Resilience and stamina
In return we can offer:
• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
• A fantastic induction programme
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured; and
• Long service awards
Applications should be made online at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141787/EDV-2025-HJS-19236. We do not accept CV applications.
Please contact our HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information.
Closing date: 3rd July 2025
Interview date: 11th July 2025
Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.
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