Term-Time Lunchtime Support & Safety Assistant

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant in Weymouth to support the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime. This role requires supervising children, assisting in the dining hall, and ensuring good behavior. Candidates should be caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children, with training provided. Experience in a school setting would be an advantage. This position is term-time only from 11:30am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and capable of building positive relationships with children.
• Calm and confident in responding to challenging behavior.
• No formal qualifications or previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break for safety and welfare.
• Assist pupils in the dining hall and during meals.
• Maintain good order and behavior during lunchtime.

Skills

Caring and patient

Calm and confident in challenging situations

Organised, flexible and reliable

Ability to work as part of a team

Enthusiastic and self-motivated

Job description

A local council is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant in Weymouth to support the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime. This role requires supervising children, assisting in the dining hall, and ensuring good behavior. Candidates should be caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children, with training provided. Experience in a school setting would be an advantage. This position is term-time only from 11:30am to 1:15pm, Monday to Friday.