Working With Us

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three form entry Academy located in the heart of Chafford Hundred, which is a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex.

We offer each child an education, which inspires and prepares them for academic and personal success, both now and in the future. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day." Our staff and Governors share this vision and work together to see that every child reaches their potential.

Our Core values of: Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Community underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for High School. We proudly celebrate our children’s diversity and achievements, from both school and at home.

Our students are well rounded and benefit from a curriculum which includes; computing, sport, art, musical theatre, Music lessons, educational visits and guest speakers. We also offer a variety of after school clubs and activities, which are open to the children.

We have a modern Nursery building, which provides education for 52 pupils on a part time basis.

Our breakfast and after school club provides care from 7.45am – 6.00pm each day. The dedicated staff offer meals and snacks and join the children in games and creative play in each session.

We work closely with our colleagues in other Harris Primary Academies and Free Schools and benefit from the additional teaching and learning opportunities this provides.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
• Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
• Supporting the safe use of children’s play equipment.
• Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
• Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
• Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
• Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
• Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
• Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
• Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs
• Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.