This term-time lunchtime post at William Shrewsbury Primary School covers 38 weeks a year and 6.25 hours a week. The core work is supervising pupils at lunch in the dining hall, playground and other areas, encouraging positive play and promoting good behaviour. Support tasks include setting up and clearing the dining area, and liaising with teaching staff on lunchtime concerns. Fluent spoken English is essential under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall, playground and other areas
- Encourage positive play and social interaction
- Promote good behaviour and follow school policies
- Build trusting connections with pupils to support emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging
- Model respectful, kind and calm communication to support the school's culture and values
- Help set up and clear the dining area as needed
- Liaise with teaching and support staff on lunchtime concerns that need follow-up
Skills & knowledge
- Caring, active and friendly, with a warm and approachable manner
- Enthusiastic and able to work proactively as part of a team
- Effective communicator
- Good standard of literacy and computer skills
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Fluent spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Prohibition check
- Childcare disqualification check, where applicable
- Medical fitness
- Identity and right to work
- Qualifications, where applicable
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Nice to have
- Experience working with children in a school setting
What’s offered
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
- Caring working environment where welfare is a priority
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Chance to make a real difference in children's daily lives
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
