Mealtime Assistant

Willand School; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Willand School in Cullompton is seeking a lunch supervisor to help supervise children during lunchtime and support the smooth running of the dining environment.

You will set up and clear the dining room, supervise pupils to ensure safe and positive behaviour, encourage good table manners, assist children with cutlery, and administer first aid as needed. Training and induction will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Child supervision

Communication

Following instructions

Team player

First aid

Job description

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