2 x Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

The VacancyJob Title:Lunchtime Teaching Assistant Level 1 Post Number:Grade/Salary:Grade 2 Hours of Work:11.50am - 1.20pm Monday - Friday Term Time + 1 Training Day (Permanent)Location:St Hugh's School, Bushfield Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1NBTel: 01724 842960Email : [email protected]:We are currently seeking individuals to join our team to support students aged 11-16 with diverse learning, sensory, physical, communication, and educational requirements.In this role, you will have the responsibility of supervising students during their mealtime, as well as organising and overseeing daily lunchtime clubs. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students during the lunchtime period.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and safeguarding checks will be carried out. In accordance with the updated guidelines outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, it is important to note that as part of our rigorous due diligence process for shortlisted candidates, an online search will be conducted. This essential step allows us to proactively identify any publicly available incidents or issues related to the candidates, which we may want to explore further during the interview stage. Please be aware that once the initial shortlisting has been completed, this online search will be performed for all candidates scheduled to attend an interview. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the children and individuals in our care, and this precautionary measure aligns with our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding.All prospective applicants, must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and hold any relevant work permits as required. If you have resided or worked outside of the UK within the last five years, additional information will be necessary to adhere to our stringent safer recruitment standards. Please be aware that any job offer extended to you will be contingent on the successful completion of essential pre-employment checks and the receipt of satisfactory references. These reference checks will be initiated before the interview process commences, ensuring that we maintain the highest level of trust and compliance in our recruitment procedures. The above post will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ds-code-of-practice) 'It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children or adults to apply to work in regulated activity with that group'This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks where applicable.For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Amanda Antrobus, School HR Officer on 01724 842960 or email [email protected] apply by using the application form provided. See job descriptions and employee specifications attached.Closing date: 7th October 2024, 4PM4pmInterview Date: W/C 14th October 2024, Date to be confirmedWhy join us?We offer:Competitive salariesLocal Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 18.5%Generous annual leave and Bank Holiday entitlementFlexible and agile workingA modern workplace with access to great technologySalary sacrifice schemes- ie the option to purchase additional holidays or a bike to cycle to workFamily friendly policies supporting fostering, adoption and caring responsibilitiesOur values and cultureWe stay true to our values:Equality of opportunity so everyone can have a good quality of life.Striving for excellence and high standards.Using our resources wisely and with integrity.Promoting self-responsibility and people having choice and control over their own lives.Our organisational goals are to be:Progressive and enabling in our approach.Financially and environmentally sustainable.Safer recruitmentAs an employer, we will:• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers.• Commit to the recruitment of a diverse workforce to best meet the needs of our customers.• Ensure that recruitment decisions are based on reasonable and objective criteria, free from bias or unfair discrimination.• Provide training for recruiters to ensure they are fully equipped with the skills to recruit the best people.• Make reasonable adjustments to any aspect of the process to meet individual need, where known.Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, we will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks and receipt of satisfactory references which will be sought prior to interview.The above post will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ds-code-of-practice) 'It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children or adults to apply to work in regulated activity with that group'This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks where applicable.The CouncilWe are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.The BenefitsStaff discountsAnnual leaveAccess to pensionsSalary sacrificeschemesFree car parkingEye test and glasses reimbursements