Midday Activity Assistant - Level 2

St Bart's Multi Academy Trust; Cannock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Longford Primary Academy, part of St Bart's, seeks a dedicated midday supervisor to support pupils during lunch and break. You will help ensure safety, welfare and smooth dining operations.

Work with caring staff, promote healthy meals and uphold safeguarding procedures. A proactive, supportive approach to children's daily welfare is essential.

Join a welcoming team with opportunities for professional development and a real difference in our pupils’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise midday break activities and safeguard pupils.
• Report incidents per school policy.
• Assist in supervising other midday break activities; set out/store equipment.
• Encourage healthy meals selection.
• Clean up spillages during meal service.
• Wipe tables and clean dining areas between meals.
• Undertake similar duties before/after school.
• Promote and safeguard welfare of children; raise concerns per academy procedures.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Job description

At Longford Primary Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team. St Bart's Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart's Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org. Job Purpose To work as part of a team monitoring pupil behaviour during the midday break. Key Duties / Responsibilities 1. Supervise activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs 2. Report incidents in line with school policy 3. Assist in the supervision of other activities during the midday break, including setting out and storing equipment 4. Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals 5. Clean up spillages of food or liquid during meal service 6. Wipe down tables and clean dining areas between meals 7. Undertake similar work at other times, such as before and after school 8. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures 9. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Longford Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

When you join the St Bart's family, you're joining a Trust that truly values it's people. We're proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do. Here's what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we're passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers' Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you'll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.