Lunchtime Assistant - Ballacottier School - DOES-024713

Job Purpose: Support pupils during the lunchtime period by supervising meals and play activities, encouraging positive behaviour and helping create a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment where children can thrive.   

Duties  
- Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during lunchtime.
- Encourage children to eat their lunch and enjoy their break safely.
- Promote safe, creative and positive play activities.
- Encourage good manners and positive behaviour.
- Provide basic first aid and deal with incidents when required.
- Act as a point of contact between pupils and teaching staff.
- Cooperate with teachers and other school staff to support pupils.
- Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
- Help maintain a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.

Essential Skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to encourage and engage children in positive play.
- Friendly, caring and approachable manner.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to promoting children's safety and wellbeing.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.

Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working with children or in a school environment.
- Basic first aid knowledge or training.
- Understanding of positive behaviour management.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

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Salary & benefits

£24,838 - £27,075 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part Time - 5 Hours 50 Minutes - Term Time Only