Do you have the skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to support the smooth running of a busy school environment?
We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our support team in a non-classroom-based role as a Midday Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the life of the school, ensuring that pupils and staff can thrive at lunchtimes..
We seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Mealtime Assistant to work 3 days a week from 11.30 - 1.15pm on Monday, Thursday and Fridays. We are keen to accommodate the best candidate who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite and happy
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
The successful candidate will:
- Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
- Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils
- Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
Main Duties
- ¨ To supervise pupils in designated areas of the school during the midday break and to ensure their safety, welfare and general conduct through appropriate application of the school’s policies and procedures
¨ To establish safe and appropriate behaviour by effective intervention or referral to senior staff
¨ To supervise the movement of pupils to and from dining areas, including any personal hygiene requirements
¨ To maintain good order in dining areas
¨ To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter
¨ To assist pupils where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter
¨ To assist pupils, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of the midday meal
¨ To assist in the clearance of any spillages and wiping down, cleaning or re-setting of table, as appropriate
¨ To assist in the setting up and removal of furniture where necessary
¨ To take immediate action in respect of sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid, as required, and recording the incidents accordingly
¨ To report any unauthorized visitors on school premises
¨ To complete any documentation required by the school in relation to incidents occurring during lunchtime break period, and to participate in review meetings as required
Required Date ASAP
£13.28 per hour
Contract: Permanent/Part-Time 5.75 hours per week, 11.30 - 1.15 on each day (Monday, Thursday and Friday)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post and will be carried out by the school.
Closing Date: 18th October
Interviews: TBC
School Website address: https://st-nicholas-pri.eschools.co.uk/
If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.