Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Knotty Ash Primary School

Knotty Ash Primary School; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Knotty Ash Primary School is seeking a Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to support the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunch. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behavior and a calm lunchtime environment, while working closely with staff to safeguard children.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and a caring approach within a welcoming school community in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise groups of children effectively.
• Calm, professional and positive demeanor.
• Team player who is reliable and punctual.
• Committed to safeguarding children.
• Caring and supportive approach to children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall and playground.
• Support children's welfare needs and safety during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive behaviour and a calm environment.
• Work as part of a friendly team.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Enjoys work with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervising groups

Calm under pressure

Team player

Reliable

Punctual

Safeguarding

Job description

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Welfare Assistant to join our friendly team at Knotty Ash Primary School to cover a period of Maternity leave. As part of Lydiate Learning Trust, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

As a Lunchtime Welfare Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of our pupils during the lunchtime period. You will supervise children in the dining hall and playground, encourage positive behaviour, support children's welfare needs and help create a calm and enjoyable environment for all.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can supervise groups of children effectively.
• Remains calm, professional and positive.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding children.
• Has a caring and supportive approach to children's wellbeing.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Occupational health and employee assistance programmes.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Opportunities to be part of a forward-thinking Trust.

At Knotty Ash Primary School, we pride ourselves on our warm, family atmosphere, high expectations and commitment to inclusion. We are particularly proud of our specialist Deaf Resource Base and our ethos of respect, collaboration and opportunity for all.