Lunchtime Assistant

Oulton Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Happy school community

Modern learning environment

Supportive governors and staff

Job summary

Oulton Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic lunchtime assistant to work with children aged 3–11 in the dining hall and outdoors. The role includes DBS checks and two references, with training provided. Applicants must demonstrate experience with children and have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered.

The post is based in the UK and reflects our diverse school community. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced lunch staff, contributing to a safe,

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience working with children; training will be provided.
• Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references required.
• Right to work in the UK must be evidenced before starting.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the dining hall with supervising children during meals and handle supervision outdoors on break times.
• Support lunch-time staff and other colleagues to ensure a smooth, safe mealtime experience.
• Promote child welfare, safety and positive behaviour in a busy school environment.

Skills

Experience with children

DBS awareness

Job description

You will be part of a team of experienced lunch staff who take care of our children aged 3-11 both in the dining hall and outside at play. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants need some experience of working with children, but training will be given for this role. Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored What the school offers its staff We do demand a lot but our children deserve the best, so we need the best people to bring their enthusiasm, experience, skills and commitment to Oulton. We can offer…

• A happy school community where children are eager to learn
• A modern, stimulating learning environment both inside and outside
• Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career
• Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents/carers, within a close but diverse community
  A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying. The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.