Mealtime Assistant

Whitchurch Community Primary School; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

LGPS pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Whitchurch Community Primary School is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to cover lunchtimes for 1 hour a day, Monday to Friday. The role primarily supports a child with SEND during meals while contributing to a positive lunchtime experience and supervising other pupils.

The successful candidate will be able to liaise with staff, assist with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs, and provide calm, safe supervision in both the dining room and the playground.

Qualifications

• Supports a child with SEND during mealtimes.
• Ensures a safe and calm dining experience.
• Liaises with staff regarding lunchtime arrangements.
• Able to lift and move tables and chairs as part of setup/clear-down.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEND during meals.
• Supervise lunchtime activities and other pupils.
• Liaise with school staff about needs and plans.
• Assist with setting up and clearing lunch tables.
• Move tables and chairs as required for lunchtime provision.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Whitchurch Primary School are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to cover lunchtimes for 1hr a day Monday - Friday. The successful candidate will primarily support a child with SEND during mealtimes, whilst also contributing to the positive lunchtime experience and supervision of other pupils across the school.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

1. Willberesponsibleforasafeand calmdining experience.
2. Willbeableto buildarapportwithchildren.
3. Willbeabletosupport childrenduringtheirlunchtimeprovisionbothinthe diningroomandonthe playground.
4. Willbeabletoliaise bothwritten andverbally withotherschool staff.
5. Will be physically able to lift and move tables and chairs as part of the setup and clear-down for lunchtime.

In return we offer:

The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust.

Access to a free and confidential employee health and wellbeing programme, providing physical and mental health support in areas such as physiotherapy,

counselling, menopause, etc.

Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme.

Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.