Job Description

Join Our Team at Summerville Primary School!

We are seeking a dedicated and caring

Welfare Assistant (Lunchtime Organiser)

to support our pupils during the busy lunchtime period. Summerville Primary is a vibrant, inclusive school community that celebrates diversity and encourages every child to achieve their personal best.


Our success is built on our school values:

respect, challenge, self-belief, and excellence

, which shape every aspect of school life.

About the Role

This role plays an important part in ensuring our pupils have a safe, positive, and enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will be part of a supportive team who care deeply about pupil wellbeing and engagement.

We are looking for someone who is:

Kind, patient and passionate about working with children Able to build positive relationships and encourage good behaviour Confident in supervising children in both indoor and outdoor settings Attentive to pupils' wellbeing, offering support where needed Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic about joining our school team

In Return, We Offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school environment Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils A supportive staff and leadership team Opportunities for growth and development

Safeguarding Commitment

Summerville Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an

enhanced DBS check

.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


For further discussions about this role, please contact Lynette Woods at Lynette.woods@summervilleprimary.co.uk .


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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