Lunchtime Assistant - Cronk-y-Berry - DOES-024392

Job Purpose: Support pupils during the lunchtime period by helping to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment in the dining hall and playground. Encourage good behaviour, healthy eating, and positive play while working closely with teaching staff and supporting pupils' wellbeing.  

Duties  
- Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall and playground.
- Encourage pupils 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 when required.
- Act as a point of contact between pupils and teaching staff.
- Help resolve incidents and report concerns to teaching staff.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Support the school's approach to helping children be healthy, safe, and successful.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding pupils and school matters.
- Contribute to a friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Essential Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Caring, friendly, and approachable nature.
- Ability to encourage positive play and behaviour.
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
- Reliable and responsible approach to work.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and willingness to help others.

Desirable Skills
- First aid knowledge or experience.
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Experience in a school, childcare, or community setting.
- Knowledge of playground games and activities.

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Salary & benefits

£24,838 - £27,075 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part Time - 6 hours 25 minutes