What is the job role?Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant – Job VacancyWe are seeking a caring and responsible Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the safety and well-being of our students during lunchtime and break periods.Work Pattern7.5 hours per week (11.30am – 1.00pm)38 weeks term time only, plus 5 training days (39 weeks total) Key responsibilities include:• Supervising and ensuring the safety of pupils during the mid-day break, including in the classroom, dining area, playground, and circulation areas.• Assisting with the setting up and clearing away of tables and chairs before and after lunch.• Providing support with personal care when needed.• Enhancing the lunchtime experience for children by leading and organising play activities. This includes supervising games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment, and ensuring a positive and engaging environment both on the playground and in indoor spaces such as classrooms and courtyards.• Serving lunch to pupils while observing appropriate food handling precautions.• Supporting pupils with feeding where necessary and assisting in the development of eating skills.• Supervising and assisting pupils in returning waste food, trays, and cutlery.Unfortunately, due to the extremely high number of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each individual. If you have not heard by the end of March 2025 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.Who are we looking for?The ideal candidate will:• Have a genuine enjoyment of working with children.• Be able to interact well with staff and students alike.• Be responsible, calm, and capable of responding quickly and effectively to any situations that arise.• Experience working with children with special needs is desirable, but not essential.We will offer:Fabulous, warm and enthusiastic children. A happy school with a welcoming and supportive team. Personalised continuing professional learning. Excellent wellbeing offering including occupational health and counselling service. Staff workwear. Free tea and coffee. Free on-site car parking.If you are enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to making lunchtimes an enjoyable experience for children, we would love to hear from you!Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person SpecificationClosing date: Sunday 9th March 2025Interview date: Week commencing 10th March 2025Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
