At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunch and playtime, ensuring a fun and inclusive atmosphere.
- Company: Ruishton Church of England Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time only, and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and help create enjoyable lunchtimes for kids.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a commitment to child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
We are looking to appoint a lunchtime assistant to join our lunchtime team on a permanent basis. The role involves setting up of the dining hall for lunches, assisting the catering team serving food to the children and clearing away at the end of the lunch period. In addition, you will be required to assist the children during their lunch and playtimes where possible, supporting and joining in with play to encourage inclusive, fun playtimes.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who will:
- Maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour
- Be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour
- Be a reflective person, who shows initiative and leadership to support our children
- Take care and pride in the school and its grounds
- Have the commitment to be involved in the life of the school and its needs
- Be flexible and have excellent attention to detail
- Have the confidence to make responsible decisions
- Have the ability to work closely with staff and children
- Have the ability to fit in with a dedicated and hardworking staff team
- Must be able to gain a full DBS clearance
- Resilience
Hours: 10 hours a week. 11:30am to 1:30pm - Mon-Fri, Term time only
Start date: As soon as Possible
Ruishton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff/volunteers must share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the necessary DBS and pre-employment checks. Blackbrook Primary School is part of The Oak Partnership Trust. All positions at Ruishton require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.
Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.
Safeguarding Statement: Ruishton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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