Mid-Day Lunch Assistant (7.5 hours per week) at Cuxton Community Junior School

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

Job summary

Cuxton Community Junior School is seeking a Mid-Day Assistant to supervise pupils during lunchtime and help organise outdoor play and safe, creative activities on the playground.

You will be reliable, energetic and able to communicate with pupils at all levels, coordinating play opportunities while following health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• You will be trustworthy, enthusiastic, energetic, 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 judgement are key, and you will promote equality and diversity and follow school policies on behaviour and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Organising outside play and supervising the playground/field during lunchtime.
• Supervising groups using your own initiative and ensuring safety and inclusive play.

Skills

Playground supervision

Organisation

Communication

Initiative

Job description

About this Role

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.