Dining Room Assistant (Term-Time) (Part-Time) - REQ04850 - 441610. Job in Brampton Education & [...]

North Lanarkshire Council; Brampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Dining Room Assistant to ensure the safety and happiness of children during meal breaks. Responsibilities include supervising children, assisting with their welfare, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. Applicants should have experience working with children and good communication skills, along with membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or voluntary setting with children is desirable.
• You should have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform routine tasks and follow instructions from the Head Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's safety and happiness during meal times.
• Supervise children and assist with their welfare during meals.
• Clean tables and ensure the dining area is tidy.

Skills

Experience with children

Good communication skills

Reliability

Basic knowledge of hygiene

Education

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership

Job description

Overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC2 £24,825 - £25,098 (Pro Rata)

Are you looking for work with children within a school environment? Are you enthusiastic about working with children? Then a Dining Room Assistant post may be just what you are looking for.

Responsibilities

• Your main duties will involve ensuring our children are safe and happy during the meal break.
• You will work as part of the school team, directed by the Head Teacher to supervise children during meal times in the dining hall or other areas of the school, assisting with welfare and promoting positive conduct in line with Council policy and procedures.
• You will also be responsible for cleaning tables and any spillages, ensuring the dining area is clean and tidy at all times.

Qualifications and expectations

• Experience of working with children in a school situation or voluntary capacity, and the ability to work well with children with additional needs are desirable.
• You will be a positive, approachable and pleasant individual with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be punctual, reliable, have a basic knowledge of hygiene and cleanliness and also have the ability to execute routine tasks on your own initiative as well as working to the instruction of the Head Teacher.
• You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

Working pattern

Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 13:00pm.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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