Heycroft Primary School
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title and Grade: Midday Assistant
Responsible to: Senior Midday Assistant
Acting within the Midday Assistant team our middays take care and control of all pupils on the school premises during the midday break. The principal accountability is to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils.
A Midday Assistants’ contribution to the school can be measured by their ability to be good colleagues, their common sense, practical abilities and their understanding and respect for children.
Particular Duties and Responsibilities
1. To supervise pupils at lunchtime whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Head of School, Executive Head or Senior Mid‑day Supervisory Assistant.
2. To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behaviour policy. To encourage play activities.
3. To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate, or report the incident immediately to the Senior Midday.
4. To mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.
5. To ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or headteacher and the office. (Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book.) To clean up after sickness of children.
6. To check that no pupil remains in outside areas when afternoon lessons are about to begin.
7. To carry out the above duties in accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
8. Attend MDA training sessions.
The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the particular duties as set out above.
Person Specification - MIDDAY ASSISTANT
* Qualifications & Experience
o Working with or caring for children
o Completion Induction programme
o Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
o Knowledge of First Aid
o Literacy: Basic reading and writing skills
o Numeracy: Ability to count and undertake basic calculations
o Technology: Ability to use basic equipment e.g. photocopier, video
o Communication: Written ability to complete basic forms
o Verbal ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly with children and adults
o Languages: Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
o Negotiating: Consult with children and other adults
o Behaviour Management: Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
o SEN: Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
o Curriculum: Understanding of games and activities which support learning
o Child Development: Understanding of the way in which games and activities can help children develop
o Health & Well‑being: Understand the importance of physical and emotional well‑being
o Working with others: Working with partners – Understand the role of others working in the school
o Relationships: Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
o Team work: Ability to work effectively with other adults in the school
o Information: Ability to provide timely and accurate information
o Responsibilities: Organisational skills – Good organisational skills
o Line Management: N/A
o Time Management: Ability to manage own time effectively
o Creativity: Ability to follow instructions
o General Equalities: Demonstrate a commitment to equality
o Health & Safety: Basic understanding of Health & Safety
o Child Protection: Understand and implement child protection procedures
o Confidentiality/Data Protection: Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
o CPD: Be prepared to develop and learn in the role
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