What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable member of staff to be part of our team of dedicated Lunch time Assistants. Experience of working as a Midday Supervisor or supporting children with learning difficulties or disabilities is desired but not essential. The successful candidate will: • Be punctual and reliable. • Help to provide a secure atmosphere for children during meal and play times. • Ensure children are always supervised. • Be sensitive, supportive and compassionate • Relate well to children and adults alike. • Be aware of and comply with all school policies relating to health and safety, child protection, confidentiality, data protection, behaviour, equal opportunities; and • Report any concerns to the Senior Leadership Team. In your supporting statement please detail the skills and experience that you have gained from previous employment and training as well as reasons why you would like to work at the school. What the school offers its staff Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support Supported professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Interest free loans to support travel to work Occupational Health Services 2 weeks October Half Term Break Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.