Mid-Day Lunch Assistant (7.5 hours per week)

Cuxton Community Junior School; Cuxton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuxton Community Junior School is seeking a Mid-Day Assistant to join our energetic team during lunchtimes, helping to supervise pupils and oversee outdoor play.

You will organise activities, use your initiative to manage groups, and ensure safety and enjoyment for all pupils, while upholding our equality, food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Flexibility and reliability are essential, and you will contribute to a calm, friendly lunchtime environment where every child can participate.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and enthusiastic with energy for lunchtime activities.
• Good communication with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to safety, equality and hygiene policies.

Responsibilities

• Organise outdoor play and supervise the playground/field.
• Supervise groups using initiative and ensure safety.
• Promote inclusive play and follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Trustworthy

Enthusiastic

Energetic

Well-organised

Self-motivated

Pupil engagement

Communication skills

Equality awareness

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Cuxton Community Junior School is looking for a Mid-Day Assistant to be part of our hardworking team, which is dedicated to aiding pupils over the lunchtime period.

The Role

Your duties will include organising outside play and supervising the playground/field.

Flexibility is key in this position, and you must be comfortable supervising groups using your own initiative.

About You

You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, full of energy, well-organised, and self-motivated.

You will enjoy working with pupils and be able to communicate at all levels, meet children's individual needs, and coordinate safe, creative play opportunities.

Common sense, patience, and good judgment are key in this role. You will also be committed to promoting equality and diversity, demonstrating good food hygiene practices, and following the school's pupils' behaviour and health and safety policies.

Next Steps

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

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