Mealtime Assistant

Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

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, and working with other school staff and the wider community to ensure our mission is translated into action. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience promoting positive behaviour and safe active play.
• Ability to supervise dining hall and encourage healthy eating and good hygiene.
• Willingness to work with staff and the wider community to translate the school's mission into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead play and supervise children during lunchtime.
• Support children in the lunch hall and promote safe eating practices.
• Organise team games and provide first aid and pastoral care.

Skills

Positive behaviour

Play supervision

Team collaboration

Job description

Mealtime Assistant – Role Overview

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.

Benefits

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

Application Process

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.

Employment Conditions & EEO

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.

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.