Midday Assistant: Lunch, Play & Safety Champion

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Litherland Moss Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable 1:1 Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch, play and quiet times at the Liverpool site.

The role is a part-time fixed-term position supporting midday routines and safeguarding during school hours. You will work with teaching staff to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils.

Training and a supportive team are provided, with focus on health, safety and inclusive practices within a caring community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground, and classrooms (for wet play).
• Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher.
• Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers.
• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.
• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner.
• Clean up food and water spillages.
• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimize any identified health and safety risks.
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider.
• Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures. Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs.
• Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils.
• Feedback concerns relating to pupils’s health and safety to a senior member of staff
• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Take necessary action to minimize disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.
• Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment.
• Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment.
• Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities.
• Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break. Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals

Job description

Litherland Moss Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable 1:1 Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch, play and quiet times at the Liverpool site.

The role is a part-time fixed-term position supporting midday routines and safeguarding during school hours. You will work with teaching staff to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils.

Training and a supportive team are provided, with focus on health, safety and inclusive practices within a caring community.