Meal Time Assistant

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school community, helping to create a safe and happy lunchtime experience for our pupils., Working as part of a team managed by the Head of School, your role will include:

• Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
• Support: Assisting children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
• Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere.
• Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe
• Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct.
  
  A warm, approachable and patient personality.
• Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
• The ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  
  The appointed person will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.
Why Join Us? We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:
• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme