Lace Hill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

Role Summary:

Lace Hill Academy wishes to appoint a highly enthusiastic, motivated and flexible  midday meals assistant to assist the children at lunch time.  

Job Purpose: 

The  Midday meals Assistant  role is to assist in  the smooth running of  lunchtime. 

The duties include: 

• To assist the pupil in the lunch hall - help cut up food when needed
• Encourage good behaviour and table manners 
• Supervise the children in the playground (or indoors if wet weather) 
• Deal with minor injuries (First Aid Trained only) 
• Organise and supervise games outside 

Area of Responsibility: 

• Midday meals assistant  should be on hand to supervise entry into the main hall; make sure water is available and assists with the general cleaning of tables. When the sitting ends the midday meals assistant will   assist in cleaning tables in preparation for other classes entering the hall.
• During lunchtime play remain on playground, moving around to ensure all play areas are supervised. Any children wishing to enter the building to use the toilets must be issued with a band. During wet playtimes midday meals assistants will  distribute themselves in the nominated classrooms 
• Any minor incidence of bad language, unkind behaviour and bad manners to be dealt with by  midday meals supervisor.  Any serious incidents or refusal  should be reported to the Class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team who will deal with the individual children.
  

What we can offer you:

• A small, supportive and friendly work environment
• Training opportunities for the role held and a commitment to develop staff to ensure staff achieve their professional aspirations

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be asked to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post