Midday Supervisory Assistant

St. Peter's CE Primary Academy; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is seeking a committed Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our team. The role is 4.5 hours per week, Monday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes 11:30am–1:00pm, term time only. You will safeguard children, clear up after lunch, distribute meals and promote safe, positive play during breaks.

The post emphasises teamwork, effective communication and following school health and safety policies to support our pupils in a caring school community.

Qualifications

• Ability to build a rapport with children and contribute to a positive lunchtime environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Clear communication skills with children, colleagues and parents as appropriate.
• Support children's play while ensuring safety and adhering to behaviour guidelines.
• Demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow school safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during the lunchtime period.
• Clear and tidy away after lunch.
• Distribute lunches to children.
• Encourage positive play and interaction among the children.

Skills

Children rapport

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Food hygiene

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a committed, efficient Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our successful team as soon as possible to work 4.5 hours per week, on a Monday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime. This will be 11:30 am - 13:00 pm each day, 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.