Midday Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Waterloo Lodge School is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to join the team and help provide a safe, positive lunchtime experience for pupils aged 11 to 17. You will supervise lunchtime activities, support pupils, promote healthy eating and maintain hygiene standards.

The role involves working with staff to support pupils, fostering positive behaviour, and contributing to a nurturing school environment. GCSE Maths and English are required. DBS checks will be completed for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Support children in the dining area and encourage positive behaviour and table manners.
• Assist with serving meals and promote healthy eating habits.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Create a calm, positive and inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Provide basic first aid and report incidents appropriately.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support pupils' needs.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day Waterloo Lodge School is looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in creating a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils. As a Midday Assistant, you'll help ensure children are well supported during lunch, encourage positive behaviour and good manners, and contribute to the welcoming and nurturing environment that makes our school a great place to learn and grow. What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Supporting children in the dining area and encouraging positive behaviour and table manners
• Assisting with serving meals and promoting healthy eating habits
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
• Helping to create a calm, positive and inclusive lunchtime environment
• Providing basic first aid support when required and reporting any incidents appropriately
• Working closely with teaching staff and school leaders to support pupils' needs
• Contributing positively to the wider school community and ethos
  GCSE Maths and English required
• Enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has a flexible and proactive approachIs resilient, reliable and able to use their own initiative
• Can prioritise tasks and remain calm in a busy environmentIs committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Is willing to undertake relevant training
  Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 17, catering primarily for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom may also have additional complex needs. We support pupils from Lancashire and the surrounding areas.
• Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that enables every pupil to achieve their full potential. We are committed to nurturing each young person's individual strengths and aspirations, supporting their independence, social and personal development. We pride ourselves on helping pupils build confidence, resilience and independence, encouraging them to take pride in their achievements and to develop the skills they need for the next stage of their education and future life. Socially, we support our students to develop a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live and to participate in it with confidence and respect. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
  We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support