Mealtime Assistant

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join the lunchtime team. The role involves leading play and supervising children during lunchtime to ensure safe, positive behaviour and healthy routines.

The post entails supporting pupils in the dining hall and playground, organising group games, and providing first aid and pastoral care where needed, in a welcoming school environment in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Promotes healthy eating, good hygiene and safe dining habits.
• Works well with staff and the wider community to deliver the school's mission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the lunch hall and playground during lunchtime.
• Organise team games and supervise play activities.
• Provide first aid support where needed and offer pastoral care to pupils.

Skills

Positive behaviour

Active play supervision

First aid support

Pastoral care

Job description

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join the lunchtime team, to lead play and supervise the children during their lunchtime break. The role will include supporting children in the lunch hall, organising team games, providing first aid support and pastoral care to all pupils.

We are looking for Mealtime Assistant candidates who:

• Will promote positive behaviour and safe active play in the playground environment
• Will supervise the dining hall whilst encouraging healthy eating, table manners and good hygiene
• Will work together with other school staff and the wider community to ensure that our mission is translated into action.

About the school

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery school is a small one form entry school in Plymouth. We pride ourselves on having a village school feeling in the city. We have great relationships with children and families ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Our dedicated staff have formed close working relationships to foster growth and collaboration. We are situated close to local woodland where we regularly have forest school sessions and our outdoor space provides perfect opportunities for outdoor learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly school.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.