Midday Supervisory Assistant

Spetisbury CofE Primary School; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Spetisbury CofE Primary School is seeking a committed Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our caring team during the school day. You will help safeguard pupils at lunchtime, supervise play, and support meal distribution with a friendly, approachable manner.

The role is term-time only and requires a reliable, patient approach to working with children, promoting safe, positive behaviours and supporting staff with lunchtime routines. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Able to build a positive rapport with children.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Support lunchtime play while keeping children safe.
• Adhere to school health and safety and food hygiene policies.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during lunchtime.
• Clearing and tidying away after lunch.
• Distributing lunches to children.
• Encouraging positive play and interaction among the children.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a committed, efficient Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our successful team as soon as possible to work XXX hours per week, XXX am - XXX pm daily, term time only.

The key purpose of the job is to:

• Safeguard children during the lunchtime period
• Clearing and tidying away after lunch
• Distributing lunches to children
• Encouraging positive play and interaction among the children

You should:

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children;
• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team;
• Have effective communication skills;
• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines;
• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.