Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant
St Martins Church of England Junior School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7ADThis job expired on 4 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.55 Hourly Term time only
Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant to work in our Infant and Junior Schools. This role is essential in ensuring a positive, sociable and safe lunchtime experience for our children in both the dining and play areas. We are flexible on the number of working days per week that you can offer, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to support the well-being and development of children at St Martin’s. If you are energetic, dependable, and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Actively engage with children in the lunch hall, supervising and supporting them during meal times
- Maintain orderly conduct in the lunch hall and clear tables as needed.
- Initiate and supervise fun, safe play activities during lunch breaks.
- Set up and clear away play equipment.
- Ensure children of all abilities enjoy their lunchtime, adapting to individual needs.
- Work outside in all weather conditions, ensuring outdoor play remains safe and enjoyable.
For this role you will need
- Experience working within an education setting (Highly Desirable)
- Up to date First Aid Training (Highly Desirable)
- School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)
- A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one (Required)
The right candidate will have
- Previous childcare experience.
- Comfortable working with children of varying needs and abilities.
- A proven ability to work on your own initiative.
- Reliable and a good timekeeper.
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
- The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
- A can-do attitude.
- Flexible and a team player.
- Physically fit with good stamina.
Hours
- The role is term-time only (39 weeks per year)
- 1 hour 15 minutes a day: currently 12:10 to 13:25.
- Up to 4 days a week which must include a Friday.
Salary
- Surrey PS3 (FTE £23,567)
- £12.55 hourly rate
- 5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, £2,816.00 per annum Pro Rata
We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.
Apply
Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 4 November 2024
Interviews planned for week commencing 4 November 2024
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
References may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/ interviews have taken place.
Safeguarding Information
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About St Martins Church of England Junior School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 360 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Martins Church of England Junior School website
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