Midday Assistant

WIRRAL COUNCIL; St. John; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Petrol/hybrid car scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Flu vaccination clinics

Cycle2work scheme

Job summary

Holy Family Multi Academy Trust is seeking a caring Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring welfare and safety. You will help with corridors, toilets and the yard, engage with children and assist with lunch hall duties while following school policies.

The role requires a supportive, team-focused approach with excellent communication and a commitment to child safeguarding and positive behaviour during the midday break.

Qualifications

• Be kind, caring and committed to promoting a positive lunchtime environment.
• Possess sound judgment and good communication with children and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team to supervise pupils during lunch times.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch, including corridors, toilets and main yard.
• Support welfare and safety, engage with children and maintain order in lunch hall.
• Provide guidance on table manners and use of cutlery where needed.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote positive behaviour during midday break.
• Coordinate with staff to manage large numbers of pupils during lunch and on wet lunchtimes.

Skills

Kind and caring

Team player

Good communication

Able to work with children

Job description

The Governors of St John Plessington Catholic College would like to appoint a caring, committed and vigilant Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during the lunch time period and to ensure their welfare and safety. Duties will include supervision on corridors, toilets and the main yard, support, engaging with children and the cleaning of the lunch hall, as well as other duties as directed by the Headteacher., 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.

• To undertake the general supervision of pupils during the service of meals and to maintain an adequate standard of table manners and eating habits.
• To provide adequate training in the use of cutlery.
• To provide welfare and supervision of all pupils before or after the meal and in the playground, hall, corridors and classrooms as instructed by the senior member of classroom staff.
• The organisation and management of large numbers of pupils.
• To supervise classes of children inside school during wet lunchtimes.
• To maintain discipline during the lunch break and to promote adherence to the School¿s Behaviour and Anti Bullying Policies.

We can offer you:

• A supportive, friendly working environment
• A team committed to supporting professional development
• Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school
• An experienced and motivated staff team
• A school with high aspirations for its students and staff
• Fantastic employee benefits such as: a petrol/hybrid car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube.

Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers and support staff.

The Midday Assistant must:

• Be kind and caring and committed to promoting a love of learning.
• Be committed to living up to our school vision of excellence.
• Possess sound common sense and good communication skills.
• Have the ability to work and communicate with children, particularly supporting our youngest with the lunch time routines.
• Work well as part of a team.