Midday Assistant at Wimborne First School & Nursery

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path

Flexible hours

Training programs

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teacher)

Job summary

Wimborne First School & Nursery is seeking a Midday Supervisor to support our busy lunchtime team. The role requires punctuality, a caring manner, and good communication with pupils.

You will help maintain positive behaviour and contribute to a calm, well-organised lunchtime environment. We offer training and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and sensitivity.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Able to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist lunchtime team during school meals and supervision.
• Help maintain pupil safety and positive behaviour during lunch.
• Support pupils with dignity and personal needs where appropriate.
• Communicate calmly and effectively with pupils and staff.

Skills

Timekeeping

Caring demeanor

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Initiative

Job description

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

Wimborne First School & Nursery are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to assist their busy lunchtime team. The ideal candidates will need to be good timekeepers, caring and confident when dealing with pupils, good communicators, calm, organised and be able to work well in a team. The role includes:

• has a commitment to safeguarding children
• can establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs
• has good interpersonal skills
• has discretion and sensitivity
• is able to work under their own initiative
• be a good team player

What We Offer You

• an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence
• a real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• flexible working approach, where possible
• excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• eligible for a Blue Light card