Key Role Information

Salary
£24,413 FTE
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/12/2025 12:00
Interview
15 December 2025
Start
5 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC - A2
Department
Midday Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for a warm and caring individual to assist the Head of School as required in order to care for the safety and wellbeing of children during the lunchtime period. 

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Aware of the expectation to approach difference positively and able to adopt an inclusive approach to pupils of all backgroundsessential
Able to interact positively with a group of children or on a one-to-one basisessential
Can demonstrate/ evidence the ability to support children in developing positive behavioursessential
Understanding of how children play and socialise in a school environmentessential
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writingessential
Able to be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of childrenessential
Awareness of school policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety and Data Protection
Able to manage children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and to be able to work effectively with them.

Experience

Experience of communicating effectively with colleaguesessential
Experience of working as part of a team and collaborating effectivelyessential
Experience of working with children/young peopleessential
Experience of working in a school or educational setting
Experience of working with children/young people with SEND
Experience of planning and delivering learning activities

Personal Attributes

Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Able to use own initiative and take action as necessaryessential
Approachable and compassionate with a caring demeanouressential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children

Qualifications

First Aid qualification or willingness to gain oneessential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above
Diploma in supporting pupils or equivalent

About Us

A small school with a big heart! Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, our lovely village school is situated in beautiful east Devon, on the Somerset and Dorset border. Our rural location makes for an excellent learning environment, where everyone matters.

Our school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values. We are a warm and welcoming community that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for all.

Hawkchurch Church of England School

Chris Threlfall

office@hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk

Hawkchurch
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5XD

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.