Lunchtime Support Assistant

Wyndham Park Infants' School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 4,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wyndham Park Infants School in Salisbury is seeking a Lunchtime Support Assistant to join a friendly team. The role focuses on nurturing, empathetic care for pupils during lunch periods, with an emphasis on being adaptable and a collaborative team player.

No specific previous experience is required, but enthusiasm for working with pupils is welcomed. Full training will be provided, and hours are 6.67 per week during term time.

Qualifications

• No specific previous experience is required, but a keenness for working with pupils is an advantage.
• Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.
• Hours: 6.67 hrs per week, Term-time only.

Skills

Nurturing

Empathetic

Humor

Adaptable

Team player

Patient

Job description

Wyndham Park Infants School is a mainstream primary for pupils between the ages of 4-7 located in the heart of Salisbury. We believe every child has the right to learn in a loving environment with plenty of laughter, to have the opportunity to lead and to benefit from linking with the community.

We are in search of a Lunchtime Support Assistant who:

Is nurturing and empathetic

Has a great sense of humour

Is an adaptable, collaborative team player

Is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Lunchtime Support Assistant who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great!

Wyndham Park Infants School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.

Hours: 6.67 hrs per week, Term-time only

Experience:No specific previous experience is required, but a keenness for working with pupils is an advantage!

Training:It is important to us to ensure you feel valued and supported. Full training appropriate to the role will be provided.

Interviews: As received

Benefits:

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including -

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Note:Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.