We are looking for someone who: 

• Is child centred and enjoys working with children.
• Is committed to treating all children as individuals.
• Is willing to listen properly to children’s thoughts and feelings.
• Places children’s needs and safety at the heart of the role.
• Is proactive with high expectations of self and others. 
• Is punctual, reliable and dedicated to the role. 
• Can use their initiative, is self-motivated and works well as part of a team.

• Main Purpose of the Post

  ·         To ensure the safety, general welfare and conduct of children during the lunchtime period.

  ·         Assist school and catering staff with basic cleaning and general duties in and around dining areas.

  ·         To support with the children’s lunchtime activities and encourage well-structured and safe play.

   

  Key Accountabilities

  ·         Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy and SEND Policy.

  ·         To complete any documentation required by the school in relation to incidents occurring during the lunchtime break period and to participate in review meetings, as required.

  ·         To supervise children in designated areas of the school during lunchtime and to ensure their safety, welfare and general conduct through appropriate application of the school's policies and procedures.

  ·         To supervise the movement of children to and from dining areas.

  ·         To maintain good order in dining areas.

  ·         To assist children, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter.

  ·         To assist children, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of the midday meal.

  ·         To assist in the clearance of any spillages and wiping down, clearing or resetting of tables, as appropriate.

  ·         To assist in the setting up and removal of dining furniture where necessary.

  ·         To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance.

  ·         Supervise and encourage positive play for all year groups.

  ·         Put out toys and outdoor play equipment at the beginning of lunch session and ensure all are tidied away at the end of the lunch session.

  ·         Promote positive play and encourage playground games.

  ·          Report any damaged or broken play equipment and any health and safety dangers.

  ·          Ensure rubbish and any lost property are removed from playground and either returned to children or put in lost property box.

  ·         Supervise lunches on the playground and encourage children to look after their lunch boxes and leave no rubbish on the playground.