Meal Time Assistant

TEAM Inc.; Pilton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. You will supervise lunchtime, help children with meals, encourage wellbeing and maintain a safe dining environment.

Working as part of a staff team led by the Head of School, you will promote polite conduct, support healthy eating, and ensure cleanliness. Suitable for friendly, reliable, patient individuals committed to safeguarding children and working well with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable, patient with a warm personality.
• Able to supervise lunchtime and support safe play.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Willing to work as part of a friendly staff team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime to ensure safety.
• Assist children with opening food and using cutlery.
• Promote wellbeing and positive social interaction.
• Keep dining area clean and safe.
• Encourage good behaviour in dining hall and playground.
• Be reliable, punctual and supportive to pupils.
• Work well within a friendly team.
• In-service training provided where appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Patience

Safeguarding

Communication

Flexibility

Supportive attitude

Job description

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school community, helping to create a safe and happy lunchtime experience for our pupils., Working as part of a team managed by the Head of School, your role will include:

• Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
• Support: Assisting children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
• Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere.
• Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe
• Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct.
  A warm, approachable and patient personality.
• Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
• the ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  The appointed person will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme