Midday Activity Assistant - Level 2

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Werrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Training & mentoring

Staff discounts

Pension options

Job summary

Kingsland CofE Academy, part of St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a motivated individual to monitor pupil behaviour during the midday break. You will work with a caring team to support safety and wellbeing, reporting incidents and helping with meals and activities.

The role emphasises safeguarding, healthy routines, and teamwork, within a supportive Trust culture that values professional development, wellbeing resources, and staff recognition.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to report incidents in line with school policy.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow academy protocols.
• Commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing and health.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupil activities and maintain health, safety, welfare and safeguarding during the midday break.
• Report incidents in line with school policy.
• Assist in supervising other midday activities and prepare/stow equipment.
• Encourage healthy meal choices and assist with meals where needed.
• Clean up spillages and maintain dining areas between meals.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils within the academy.
• Undertake similar duties before or after school as required.
• Be an ambassador for safeguarding throughout the academy.

Skills

Pupil supervision

Health and safety

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

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

At Kingsland CofE 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.

Kingsland Academy is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary academy where our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. We are a school community committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and enabled to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

As a Church of England school within St Bart’s Multi‑Academy Trust, we believe our Christian ethos strengthens our work in promoting behaviour, personal development, wellbeing and community responsibility.

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. 1. Supervise activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding ofpupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs
2. 2. Report incidents in line with school policy
3. 3. Assist in the supervision of other activities during the midday break, including setting out and storingequipment
4. 4. Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals
5. 5. Clean up spillages of food or liquid during meal service
6. 6. Wipe down tables and clean dining areas between meals
7. 7. Undertake similar work at other times, such as before and after school
8. 8. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
9. 9. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

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.