Midday Assistant at The Woodside Primary Academy, a school run by REAch2 Academy Trust, supervising children's lunchtimes. The post centres on helping pupils with table manners and cutlery, running play activities, promoting positive behaviour and giving minor first aid. Lunchtime is the setting, and the role also aims to build children's confidence and independence. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.
What the job involves
- Support children with table manners and use of cutlery
- Coordinate play activities at lunchtime
- Promote positive behaviour
- Administer minor first aid
- Ensure the welfare and safety of all children throughout lunchtime
- Help children grow in confidence and develop independence
Experience
- Experience working with primary-aged children
Skills & knowledge
- Basic understanding of child development
- Confidence working with young people and maintaining positive behaviour
- Building good relationships with children and adults
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Children's Barred List check where the role is regulated activity
Other
- Enthusiasm and dedication for supporting pupils at lunchtime
- Responsible and reliable
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Professional development and CPD opportunities
- Flexible working considered individually, including part-time, term-time and home working
- Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
- Well-being and employee assistance support for staff and their families
- Access to the wider REAch2 Academy Trust network of support and CPD
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
