You will support and supervise pupils during the lunch period, helping to create a calm, friendly and inclusive environment. This includes preparing children for lunch, supervising play, supporting positive behaviour and ensuring pupils’ wellbeing at all times. The role also involves facilitating age-appropriate games and activities to promote social and emotional development, as outlined in the job description .

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Support pupils in preparing for lunch, including routines such as washing hands.
• Supervise pupils before, during and after the meal to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Follow procedures for wet-play lunchtimes and contribute to setting up and tidying away activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, celebrating good conduct and implementing agreed rewards and sanctions.
• Help provide a variety of engaging lunchtime games, clubs and activities.
• Record accidents appropriately and follow Health & Safety, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements at all times.
  (Full duties can be found in the Job Description .)

The ideal candidate

We welcome applicants who enjoy working with children and can create a warm, supportive lunchtime environment. You will demonstrate:

• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A calm, reliable and proactive approach.
• An understanding of promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding expectations.
  Experience working with children and a willingness to undertake first-aid training are desirable. Further role-specific attributes are listed in the Person Specification .

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

 About Birch Hill Primary School

We are a two-form entry community school serving the Birch Hill and Hanworth districts of Bracknell Forst. In addition to the main school, we offer a nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) catering for children with ASD and MLD. We can accommodate 420 children, plus 26 spaces in our nursery, which offers flexible 30 hours a week. The school is organised into two Key Stages - EYFS/ KS1 and KS2.

Our motto is: Learn, Believe, Achieve Together. We set high standards of work and achieve this through providing a curriculum that also develops children's belief that they can achieve their highest aspiration, while working closely with parents and the whole community. With that in mind we greatly value our partnership with parents. We believe that working together is the best way to ensure our children develop a solid foundation and a love for learning.

We have 4 Golden Rules - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Ready to Learn and Be Honest. Each class has their own school Golden Rules Charter to encourage and develop the children’s sense of respect and responsibility.

Our school, set in spacious grounds, offers a calm and purposeful working atmosphere. Our staff are dedicated to do the very best for all our pupils, regardless of any additional needs or various backgrounds. If you feel you could join our inspiring workforce, then please apply.

Safeguarding

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require satisfactory employment checks, references, and an enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. All employees are expected to share this commitment.

Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

·            Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.

·            Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.

·            ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.

·            Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff. Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.

·            Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.

·            Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.

·            Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.

·            Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

·            Mental Health First Aid support.

·            Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

·            Employee Referral Scheme.

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

 Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution to the future of our Trust and its schools, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to apply

Please submit your application through MyNewTerm. Early applications are encouraged as we may review submissions on receipt. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.