School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Uxbridge seeks dedicated individuals to support children during lunchtime. Candidates must enjoy working with children, possess good communication skills, and be committed to safeguarding. Join a friendly team where you can make a positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

Access to employee assistant programme for wellbeing

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a social setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtimes to ensure safety and positive interaction.
• Assist with setting up the dining hall before lunch.
• Support pupils in the playground after lunch.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Ability to stay calm

Cheerful disposition

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for individuals who enjoy spending time with children and take pride in guiding them whilst they play and socialise. The ideal candidate will have the ability to stay calm and be patient; good communication skills; a cheerful disposition; and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

We are a large, three form entry primary school in the centre of Hillingdon. Our SMSAs are part of a friendly and experienced team. As a member of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust we are able to offer a wide range of staff benefits and incentives, including access to an employee assistant programme to support your wellbeing.

Further details about the role

Our SMSAs are integral to ensuring the smooth running of our lunchtimes, contributing to the provision of a safe, positive and active lunch-time experience for our pupils. The role includes helping to set up the hall before lunch, and supervising and supporting pupils both in the dining hall and after lunch in the playground.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education recruitment guidance. Offers of employment are subject to the following checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.