What is the job role?
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supervising pupils and ensuring their safety during the midday break, including in the dining hall, playground, classrooms, and circulation areas
2. Assisting with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs before and after lunch
3. Providing support with personal care when required
4. Enhancing pupils’ lunchtime experience by leading and organising play activities—this includes supervising games, encouraging the safe and appropriate use of equipment, and creating a positive atmosphere in both outdoor and indoor spaces, such as classrooms and courtyards
5. Serving lunches to pupils while following appropriate food hygiene and handling procedures
6. Supporting pupils with feeding when necessary and helping to develop their eating skills
7. Assisting pupils in returning trays, cutlery, and disposing of waste food
Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will:
8. Genuinely enjoy working with children
9. Communicate and interact effectively with both staff and pupils
10. Be responsible, calm under pressure, and able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation that may arise
11. Ideally have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), although this is not essential
Interview date: w/c 16th March
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act from applying for this post.
Our 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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.