Lunchtime Assistant

Purpose

To be a part of a team to ensure the security, safety, care and wellbeing of children and to promote their social, emotional and physical development during lunch time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children inside or outside of the school hall.
• Maintain vigilance in spaces where children are.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, pupil welfare and the security of children in accordance with the Behaviour Policy.
• Proactively support and facilitate play opportunities and quelling low-level upsets before they escape escalation.
• Supervise children whilst eating their lunch and assist in clearing away and tidying the hall.
• Appropriately deal with incidents of disorder, ensuring that any disruption is minimised in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Take appropriate independent action to minimise disruption.
• Offer comfort and support to children who are distressed by any situation.
• Assist in maintaining a calm and respectful atmosphere around the school site.
• Carry out tasks and duties as required by the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor and Lead Teacher, as appropriate to the role.
• Be prepared to undertake professional development and training.

Working Hours

12:00-13:00 Monday-Friday, Term-Time only. One inset day per year is required.

Benefits

• A supportive and caring team that is enthusiastic and talented and works closely to achieve the best for all the children.
• Models of excellent practice of teaching, learning and leadership.
• A fun and friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work on own initiative.
• High level of communication skills and ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Alignment to a can-do culture.
• Commitment to the happiness, wellbeing, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Safeguarding Statement

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including a Section 128 Check where appropriate.

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