Job Description

Wool CE Primary School is a warm and friendly school situated in the quiet and picturesque village of Wool. Nestled in the heart of South Dorset the school benefits from excellent transport links to Weymouth, Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth both by rail and road. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.



We are currently seeking to appoint a Midday Assistant to join our positive and highly skilled team as soon as possible. Midday Assistants are responsible for supervising pupils during the lunch break, and maintaining a clean and hygienic area in which to eat food. Candidates should also have an interest in supporting outdoor play across our whole site. They should have some experience with working with children and a willingness to undertake training which will be provided by the school.



For more information about this role please contact the Headteacher, Ellie Griffiths on 01929 462569 or email the school office: Wool.Office@coastalpartnership.co.uk. How to apply: Please send a completed application form to: Wool.Office@coastalpartnership.co.uk

Closing date:

Shortlisting for this post will start on Monday 1 September, with the vacancy remaining open until the position is filled.

Interviews:

TBC week beginning 8 September



To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.



Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.



The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.



CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.