Midday Meals Supervisor

John Taylor MAT; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Lichfield is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupil well-being and ensure high standards of care. The candidate will supervise children, assist during meals, and provide pastoral support. A commitment to fostering positive relationships with pupils is essential. The position is part of a progressive organization focused on education and child welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to foster excellent relationships with pupils.
• Dedication to ensuring the overall well-being of pupils.
• Drive to maintain high standards for children's care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and supervise children during meals.
• Assist pupils with table manners and basic first aid.
• Patrol the playground and supervise games.

Job description

Overview

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our evolving organisation. The successful candidate will be someone who:

• fosters an excellent relationship with all pupils
• supports the vision and ethos of our school
• is dedicated to ensuring the overall well‑being of pupils
• demonstrates the drive and ability to ensure the highest possible standards for the children in their care

Responsibilities

• Duties will include:
  • pastoral support;
  • supervising the children before, during and after their meal;
  • assisting pupils with table manners and use of cutlery and helping with the cutting of food;
  • patrolling the playground;
  • supervising games and activities;
  • administering basic first aid and clearing equipment from the school hall.
• If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.

Legal and Privacy Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not have to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

Pre‑Employment Checks

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.