Contract: FTC until July 2026
Working pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours: 30 hours, 840am-310pm, Monday-Friday
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £17,743 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you calm, confident and have the skills to support classroom activities safely? Are you able to create a positive learning environment? Can you support the smooth running of the Midday Meals?
This varied role is crucial in promoting the learning and personal development of all pupils within the class and at lunchtime.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing support to the Teacher in the planning, delivery and and the evaluation of learning activities
- Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
- Work 1-2-1 as required to support students access learning within the classroom environment
- Motivating and encouraging students by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks
- Duties include assisting the children in the dining hall, supervising, actively engaging with children to encourage play whilst in the playground and ensuring they gain the most from their lunchtime. A willingness to act as a team member, a confident manner and a calm approach is essential.
Please download the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Dudley Infant Academy
Dudley Infant Academy offers an exciting educational journey for children, nurturing pride in the diverse learning experiences we provide throughout their three years with us.
Our priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Through exciting learning experiences, including hands-on activities within our grounds and the local area, we aim to support each child's development as both learners and individuals.
The Academy has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 180 pupils.
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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
- Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
- Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
- Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
- Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
- Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
Role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here:
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to
[email protected] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
Find out more
Job Description
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here:
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Mrs Julia Froude, PA to the Principal, or 01424 422981.
Please apply today.
Key dates
Closing date: 4 September 2025
Interview date: W/C 15 September 2025
Proposed start date: October 2025
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