Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our welcoming team. You will build positive relationships with children, support inclusive play, encourage good behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment throughout the day.

Experience working with children is desirable, and a willingness to undertake relevant training is essential. You will follow school procedures, contribute to safeguarding, and work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Strong communication and role-model behavior.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children within a school setting.
• Encourage inclusive play and support wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding procedures as part of the school team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual with good communication and interpersonal skills, who can build positive relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team. You should be able to encourage positive behaviour and inclusive play, follow school procedures and act as a positive role model. Previous experience of working with or caring for children would be desirable, particularly in a school or similar setting, along with a willingness to undertake relevant training to support the role.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael’s Catholic Primary School offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school community, where the wellbeing and development of our children are at the heart of everything we do. You will work in a modern school environment with a friendly and dedicated team and play an important part in creating happy, safe and positive experiences for our pupils. The school is proud to be part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, providing the opportunity to be part of a wider family of Catholic schools across the North East.

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.

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust