Job Description

The role

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Midday Assistants are responsible for helping with the care and supervision of children in school during the midday period between morning and afternoon sessions. The work will be carried out in the dining area (school hall), the classrooms, the playground and field and in areas throughout the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

Dining Area Setting out tables and chairs Control of children queuing to collect their food (including control of noise using systems agreed) Supervise handwashing, if required Supervision and control of table behaviour and assisting children where necessary eg cutting up food, opening packets etc Supervising the return of dirty dishes and collection of left dishes Wiping chairs and tables Putting away tables and chairs

Playground and other areas

Care and supervision of children in playgrounds and other parts of the school, including toilets Disciplining children following the school behaviour policy During indoor lunchtimes, encouraging children to participate in appropriate activities by initiating, leading and participating in activities Encourage the children to line up sensibly and quietly and the end of of breaktime

First Aid

To be responsible for reporting all accidents, informing teachers as appropriate and completing pupil accident forms To deal with simple cases of first aid and report serious cases to the school first aiders

General

To respect confidentiality at all times To attend relevant training and half termly meetings with the headteacher To alert the headteacher of any concerns regarding individuals or groups of children

Application by CES Application Form only which is available on the school website


Application Forms can be return either by post or sent via email to [email protected]

Key dates

Closing date:

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Interviews:

Friday 3 October 2025

Key Info

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 11:45 to 13:15pm (term time only) 7.5 hours per week



For further information and to apply, please visit the school website