Lunchtime Support Assistant - Fixed term 1 year

Elements Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust invites applications for a part-time Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during lunch, supervise outdoor play, and promote safe, enjoyable lunchtimes. The role involves working across the school with pupils from all year groups and requires DBS checks and pre-employment safeguarding steps.

The post is 10 hours per week, term time only, and you will join a collaborative team committed to safeguarding and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Duties require caring and supportive interaction with children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting children in the dining room with their meals.
• Supervising children on the playground.
• Encouraging play and ensuring lunchtime is safe and happy.
• Working across the school with pupils from all year groups.

Job description

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

Post Specification

Duties will include, assisting children in the dining room with their meals, supervising the children on the playground, encouraging play and ensuring that they have a safe and happy lunchtime. You will be expected to work across the school with pupils from all year groups.

Requirements

• a confident and positive manner
• able to organise and lead activities
• an understanding of working with children
• able to work well with children and adults and work as part of a team

Hours

10 hours per week, term time only.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities