Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help provide a safe, positive lunchtime experience for pupils. You will supervise children in dining and play areas, encourage positive behaviour and inclusive play, and support pupils during mealtimes.

The role requires good communication and teamwork, a caring and approachable manner, and the willingness to undertake safeguarding, first aid and health and safety training as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with or caring for children is desirable.
• No formal qualifications are required, but training including safeguarding and first aid may be undertaken.
• First Aid Certificate would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining and play areas during lunchtimes.
• Encourage positive behaviour and inclusive play, assist during mealtimes.
• Maintain hygiene, respond to accidents, and support safeguarding and health/safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Company: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

The Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant will help provide a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for pupils. The role involves supervising children in dining and play areas, encouraging positive behaviour and inclusive play, supporting pupils during mealtimes, maintaining good standards of hygiene and responding appropriately to accidents, first aid needs or welfare concerns. The postholder will also help ensure safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures are followed at all times.

We are looking for someone with good communication and interpersonal skills, who can work positively as part of a team and confidently follow school routines and procedures. You should have a caring, approachable and positive manner, be able to build good relationships with children and act as a positive role model. Previous experience of working with or caring for children, particularly within a school or educational setting, would be desirable. No specific formal qualifications are required, but you must be willing to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, first aid where required and manual handling. A First Aid Certificate would be an advantage.