Midday Activity Assistant - Level 2

Cranberry Academy; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Health & wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Recognition & rewards

Pension options (LGPS/Teachers’)

Staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits

Job summary

Cranberry Academy is seeking a dedicated midday supervisor to support pupils during lunch and break times. You will help manage behaviour, ensure safety, and assist with meal service in a caring, school-friendly environment.

Join a team focused on safeguarding and well-being, with opportunities to work closely with staff and pupils across the academy. This role is based on-site at Cranberry Academy in Willenhall and requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to supervise groups and maintain order during midday breaks.
• Good teamwork and communication with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and ensure health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break.
• Report incidents in line with school policy.
• Assist in supervising other activities during midday break, including setting out and storing equipment.
• Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy meals.
• Clean up spillages and wipe tables; keep dining areas clean.
• Undertake similar duties before/after school as required.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the academy.

Job description

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

At Cranberry 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

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

Our Offer To You

• 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.