Lunchtime Assistant

Rowan Tree; Atherton; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Level 1 Lunchtime Assistant to support children with special educational needs during lunchtime. The role involves promoting life skills and participating in the wider school community. Candidates must have relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a salary of £5,517 - £5,604 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs during lunchtime.
• Promote life skills and develop play skills.
• Participate in school life and community.

Skills

Passionate about helping children

Experience with special educational needs

Ability to support children with a range of additional needs

Job description

The Governors of Rowan Tree Primary School are wishing to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 1 Lunchtime Assistant who has experience of working with children with additional needs. We are looking for someone who:

Key responsibilities and expectations

• Is passionate about helping children with special educational needs.
• Is able to support children with SEN.
• Is able to support with a range of additional needs in line with school practices and policies e.g. behaviour management personal care, promoting life skills, developing play skills.
• Will join in with school life and the wider school community.

Additional information

Ideally any prospective applicant would be able to visit school during a lunchtime duty session to experience the duties carried out by lunchtime assistants and observe the care and nurture of our pupils. Visits can be arranged via the School Business Manager. To arrange a visit please call 01942 883928. School is committed to safeguarding and would remind applicants that if they are shortlisted they will need to complete a staff suitability declaration form prior to interview and that: It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment.

Additional requirements

• Please note that references, for those candidates shortlisted, will be requested immediately.
• Please ensure you have the correct email contact details for your referees and that they are aware that they may be contacted.

Policy and compliance

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Privacy Notice

Keeping Children Safe in Education Declaration Form

Childcare Disqualification Requirements

DBS Policy Statement

Schools Guidance for Safer Work Practices

Salary

Salary: Grade 2, £5,517 - £5,604 per annum. £12.65 - £12.85 per hour, 3 x 10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year.