Midday Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Macclesfield is seeking a caring and responsible individual to supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground. Applicants should have experience in a similar role, possess a compassionate nature, and be good team players. The school offers a positive working environment and values a commitment to safeguarding. This is an important role ensuring children enjoy their break in a safe environment.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime in dining hall and playground.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good team player

Motivated self-starter

Reliable team mate

Good communicator

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a responsible, caring and committed individual to fulfil this important role; you will be responsible for the supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining hall and during playground activities.

• previous experience in a similar role would be ideal
• a compassionate nature
• a good team player
• a motivated, self-starter, able and willing to spot where help is needed
• a reliable team mate and colleague
• a good communicator

What the school offers its staff

• a positive working environment full of hard-working colleagues all committed to ensuring the children in our school enjoy their lunch break and are able to eat in a safe, clean environment and then enjoy some time to relax in the playground or outdoor areas
• we welcome applications from practising Christians and those who would show commitment to supporting the school as a faith community

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.