Lunchtime Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Leeds is seeking Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the lunchtime team. You will supervise children in the dining hall and outdoors, help keep a safe, caring environment and promote inclusive play.

The role suits creative, patient individuals who communicate well with children, families and staff, and who can work as part of a team while also showing initiative. You will contribute to safeguarding and the school's ethos, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Be creative and inspire friendships and games with groups.
• Have a caring and positive nature and good temper.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
• Commit to high standards of behaviour and safety.
• Contribute to school values and community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall during lunchtimes.
• Supervise play in the playground and promote safe, inclusive activity.
• Help maintain a caring environment and support positive behaviour.

Skills

Creative & inspiring

Caring & positive

Effective communication

Behaviour standards

Community engagement

Teamwork with initiative

High expectations

Team player

Relationship building

Enthusiasm & drive

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join our lunchtime team. Duties will include supervising children in the dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe and caring environment and promoting play.

• Be creative and able to inspire friendships and games with groups
• Have a caring and positive nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be committed to high standards of behaviour
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player.
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential
• A vibrant and welcoming environment.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• Professional development opportunities.

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.