Lunchtime Assistant

The Deans Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Deans Primary School is seeking an excellent lunchtime assistant to join our caring school community. The role focuses on supervising children during lunch and ensuring their safety and wellbeing in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will work with a friendly team and support our continued commitment to professional development. We value enthusiasm, energy and creativity, and enjoy engaging with children from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or care setting is desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding of all children.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent care and supervision of children during lunchtime.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
• Support a friendly, welcoming lunch environment and positive behaviour.

Skills

Care & supervision

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Enthusiasm

Job description

The Deans Primary School is a friendly, caring and inclusive school, and we are looking to appoint an excellent lunchtime assistant to join our fantastic school community.

We are excited to share that The Deans Primary School is part of Kings Academy Trust, bringing lots of opportunities for development, collaboration and growth for both staff and pupils.

The successful candidate will:

Provide consistently good care and supervision of our children during the lunch break time.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times.

Share our belief in inclusivity, in line with our Flagship School status for the Inclusion Quality Mark

Have good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

Be hard working and have enthusiasm, energy and creativity

Enjoy working with children from a variety of backgrounds, with a variety of individual needs.

In return, we can offer:

A friendly, supportive, professional and highly skilled team

A welcoming, caring environment where everyone is valued and respected

Commitment to professional development.

First class facilities and resources, chosen to enhance both provision and wellbeing

If you have any questions concerning this vacancy, please contact [e-mail] or call our friendly office team on 0161 464 3170