Mealtime Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Supportive staff and training

Job summary

Willand School is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment. You will set up and clear the dining room, supervise pupils, and encourage good manners in a friendly team.

The role requires calm supervision, clear communication with pupils and staff, and a willingness to follow school policy. Training and induction are provided to support your duties.

Qualifications

• Able to supervise children confidently and calmly.
• Literate and numerate and able to follow instructions.
• A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff.
• A team player with a positive, supportive attitude.
• Able to carry out duties with reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service.
• Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour.
• Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness.
• Assisting children with cutlery where needed.
• Administering first aid in line with school policy.

Skills

Supervise children

Literate

Numerate

Good communicator

Team player

Flexible with adjustments

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

Your main focus will be to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service
• Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour
• Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness
• Assisting children with cutlery where needed
• Administering first aid in line with school policy

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Able to supervise children confidently and calmly
• Literate, numerate and able to follow instructions
• A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff
• A team player with a positive, supportive attitude
• Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience of supporting young children and/or those with additional needs would be desirable but is not essential as training and support will be offered as part of your induction

• Experience in a catering environment

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a friendly and supportive team with fantastic children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks. Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link: Policies – Willand School