Job Introduction
We are looking for a lunchtime assistant / play leader to work with our existing team to support pupils in the enjoyment of their lunchtime.
The successful candidate will:
- Have an understanding and awareness of child behaviour.
- Have high expectations of children's behaviour.
- Be proactive and promote 'positive play'.
- Actively engage with children to ensure playtimes are enjoyable.
- Be able to work well with others, under guidance, and show own initiative.
- Be a good communicator, great team player and have a good sense of humour.
- Have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of OPAL would be an advantage but not essential
Duties will include:
- Assisting pupils with food consumption - i.e. opening cartons, cutting food for the children.
- Encouraging healthy eating.
- Ensuring ill or injured children receive appropriate medical attention.
- Promotion of 'positive play'.
- Supervision of pupils to ensure their safety.
- Building positive relationships with the children.
We can offer:
- Motivated, happy and well-behaved pupils.
- A highly supportive and dedicated team.
- A well resourced playground.
- Training in-house and some external training as available.
Why not look at our website at https://www.hwjs.hants.sch.uk/ to find out more about us and the OPAL programme.
Application Procedure
We encourage and welcome visits to our school and a member of our admin team would be delighted to show you around. To arrange a visit please contact the Business Manager, Mrs Ryan via the email c.ryan@hwjs.hants.sch.uk or by calling the office on 01256 328252 to book a tour of the school.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.