Midday Assistant
10 Hours per week, 11.30-1.30pm, Term Time only 38 weeks + 3 staff training days . To commence as soon as possible. Permanent.
Main Purpose of the Post:
Responsible to the Midday Supervisor, Business Manager and Principal to support the effective operation of school catering provision. Assisting with supervision of lunchtime arrangements to support the raising of standards of achievement and attainment of students.
Main Duties:
To liaise with the Midday Supervisor and Business Manager regarding lunchtime provision
To operate in line with the ethos, culture, overall aims and policies of the school
To assist with the smooth running of the dining hall over the lunchtime period
To ensure that tables are clean and prepared for each sitting.
To work with students, including those with additional needs, to ensure a calm, sociable atmosphere over lunchtime
To support service of food in the dining hall taking account of pupils’ allergies
To assist in the supervision of students back into class and in the playground
To encourage a positive approach with the students and maintain a supply of rewards
To try to deal with any problems but where necessary refer behavioural and First Aid problems to senior school staff
To encourage play activities during lunchtimes
To record any specific problems and report to the Midday Supervisor
To build up a positive relationship with the children
To note and report as necessary any matters affecting Health and Safety of persons on site
To ensure that school corridors and are kept tidy and free of litter at lunchtimes
To ensure the dining areas are kept clean and tidy
To work flexibly and undertake, when required, other duties associated with supporting the needs of students/staff as may reasonably be determined by school staff
Broadfield Primary School
Broadfield Primary School serves just under 400 pupils in the Hathershaw area of Oldham. It also provides nursery education for pupils from 2 years of age. We are proud to be part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust. Last inspected in November 2018, and judged as Good, the school is oversubscribed and very well respected. We are proud of the Broadfield Values; celebrating diversity and inclusion in addition to having high expectations and excellent pastoral provision.
Broadfield Primary School is welcoming and friendly and our central focus is a commitment to ensuring that all our pupils achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and want to learn. We celebrate diversity and teach children to recognise and respect people’s differences as well as similarities. We have a strong training and CPD programme, opportunities to develop your skills and a solid, supportive team of staff and Governors who have fostered a caring and welcoming atmosphere at the school. We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, conscientious and self-motivated individual to join our school team.
The Pinnacle Learning Trust
At the Pinnacle Learning Trust we celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers. Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures.
To apply please visit our website https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/
Diane Brown
01616653030
Diane.brown@broadfield.oldham.sch.uk
Broadfield Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings: