As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe, positive, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our students. You will supervise and support students during lunch breaks, promote good behaviour and social skills, and contribute to maintaining a clean and organised dining environment. This role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to work effectively with children. Key Tasks:

Supervise students during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety, well-being, and adherence to school rules and behaviour expectations.
Assist students with queuing, serving food, and finding seating arrangements, ensuring a calm and orderly lunchtime atmosphere.
Encourage positive social interactions, promoting inclusivity and respect among students.
Support students with specific needs or individual requirements, providing appropriate assistance and accommodations as necessary.
Promote positive behaviour and encourage students to follow lunchtime routines, displaying appropriate table manners and cleanliness.
Address any instances of disruptive behaviour, implementing school policies and procedures for behaviour management in a calm and consistent manner.

You will need:
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with children.
Ability to manage and redirect challenging behaviours in a calm and positive manner.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting the well-being and development of young children.
Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene practices.

Access to retail discounts, and technology schemes.
Access to Cycle to Work
24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
Discounted gym membership
Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours - while recognising our employee's preferences for when they work
Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date stated

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