Lunchtime Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join our lunchtime team. Duties will include supervisingchildren in the dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe and caring environment and promoting play.

The successful candidate will

• Be creative and able to inspire friendships and games with groups
• Have a caring and positive nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be committed to high standards of behaviour
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player.
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential
• A vibrant and welcoming environment.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
• Professional development opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): 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 You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.