Lunch Time Assistant (17214)

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Moor Primary School is seeking a friendly Lunch Time Assistant to work two hours each weekday. You will supervise children in the playground and help them eat their meals in the dining hall, while ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met.

You will be part of a supportive team and help promote positive behaviour and social interaction during lunchtime, with safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Supervision of children during lunchtime and playtime.
• Support for inclusive lunchtime activities.
• DBS clearance and safeguarding checks will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children in the playground, supporting positive behaviour, safety and inclusion
• Encouraging children to eat their meal in the dining hall
• Ensuring hygiene standards are met
• Working as part of a supportive team
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction through a respectful and calm manner

Skills

Playground supervision

Positive behaviour

Teamwork

Job description

Lunch Time Assistant

Mason Moor Primary School are looking for a friendly Midday Assistant to work two hours every day Monday to Friday.

Duties include:

• Supervision of children in the playground, supporting positive behaviour, safety and inclusion
• Encouraging the children to eat their meal in the dining hall
• Ensuring that hygiene standards are met
• Working as a part of a supportive team
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction through your respectful and calm manner

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy organising playground games to ensure children's lunchtime experience is a happy one
• Have a positive approach to behaviour management and are determined to ensure lunchtimes remain a safe and positive experience for all children

Closing date for applications: 19/10/26 with the interviews to be conducted the following week

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks, social media checks and an enhanced DBS clearance.