My client, a private school on West London is looking to recruit some Lunch Assistants. They have a shared role within the school in helping to raise the social achievements of pupils. you will be responsible for ensuring that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all the children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.
Job Purpose
- To effectively supervise pupils during the lunch period, providing a continuous presence.
- To ensure the safety, welfare and conduct of pupils in accordance with school policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- To be responsible for supervising a group of pupils in the dining area and other parts of the school during the lunch period, helping to organise t the dining area and playground space appropriately.
- To assist in the kitchen with duties such as washing up and helping out when needed.
- To promote the school behaviour policy, assisting with maintaining discipline and supporting children to resolving conflicts in a positive way. way.
- To deal with incidents of misbehaviour by appropriate intervention and report serious incidents to the Lunchtime Supervisor/Duty Teacher/Headteacher as appropriate.
- To assist in the dining area and encourage good eating practices, ensuring safety with cutlery and courtesy towards servers and monitors.
- To encourage children to eat their meal and assist with cutting up food, pouring liquids, etc.
- Where necessary, paying particular attention to those with allergies, special needs or disabilities.
- To be aware of pupils on special or restricted diets for medical or religious reasons.
- To deal promptly with minor incidents, e.g. cleaning up food spillages, pupils' accidents with toileting and changing clothes.
- To ensure all areas are left clean and tidy in accordance with hygiene, health and safety procedures.
- To tend to pupils who are sick or injured in accordance with the school's accident/ injuries procedures, administering initial first aid and reporting serious injuries to the named first aider and/or class teacher/ Headteacher as appropriate.
- To assist with both inside and outside play activities encouraging all children to take part, to co-operate and show respect for others.
- To show an active role in engaging with play, showing enthusiasm for children to get involved.
- To ensure that pupils keep out of areas that are out of bounds and don't leave the school premises.
- To be aware of security procedures with regard to entrance and exits and to approach visitors and direct them to the appropriate contact person.
- To be aware of responsibilities under child protection legislation and report any concerns to a senior supervisor or the Headteacher.
- To take part in the school's performance management framework for support staff and participate in training and development activities as required.
- In addition to the specific responsibilities of the post, as a member of the support team, you will be expected to assist with other tasks of a similar nature, as directed by the School Management Team.
- This may include duties such as reading a story.
- Assisting in the supervision of other activities during lunchtime including the setting out and storing of relevant equipment.
Qualities
- Hands on and positive attitude
- Excellent team work skills team work
- Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal To be a team player, working closely with the staff team and to follow instructions set by the Lunchtime Supervisor/Class Teachers/Headteacher.
Salary
£10,000 per annum
Hours
Monday - Friday from 11.00am - 2.00pm
They Offer
- Generous pension scheme
- 8 weeks paid holiday Your birthday off work
- Long service and referral bonus Perkbox which includes a wellness hub, a celebration hub, flexi points and lots of discounts
To apply, please email your CV along with details of your salary expectations and notice period.