Midday Assistant and Playworker

St Nicholas Catholic Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas Catholic Academy in Liverpool city centre is seeking a caring Midday Assistant & Playworker to join our lunchtime team and help create a safe, enjoyable experience for our pupils.

You will supervise children in the dining hall and playground, encourage active play, promote positive behaviour, provide basic first aid where required and work with colleagues to ensure a happy, inclusive lunchtime environment aligned with our Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is desirable.
• Enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.
• Willingness to uphold Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall, playground and indoor areas.
• Encourage imaginative and active play.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children's wellbeing.
• Help organise games and activities.
• Provide basic first aid support and record incidents.
• Maintain a safe, happy and inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure children enjoy a safe lunchtime experience.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Safeguarding

First aid

Job description

Could you make lunchtime the highlight of a child's day?

At St Nicholas Catholic Academy, we believe every moment of the school day provides an opportunity for children to feel safe, valued and inspired. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Assistant & Playworker to join our dedicated team and help create a positive, enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.

This rewarding role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, encouraging active play and promoting positive relationships in a warm and welcoming Catholic school community.

What you'll be doing

As part of our friendly lunchtime team, you will:

• Supervise children in the dining hall, playground and indoor areas.
• Encourage imaginative and active play.
• Promote positive behaviour and support children's wellbeing.
• Help organise games and activities.
• Provide basic first aid support and record incidents where required.
• Maintain a safe, happy and inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure children enjoy a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive.
• Has a calm, caring and approachable manner.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Supports the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves an excellent education and outstanding care.

Previous experience working with children is desirable, but enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting young people are equally important.

St Nicholas Catholic Academy is a thriving primary school in Liverpool city centre, proud of its warm, welcoming community, diverse pupil population and supportive staff team. Every member of staff plays an important role in helping children flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.