Midday Assistants

Job Description

Job Title :Midday Assistant 7 hours per week, spread over 5 days. Job share with less days available.
Scale 2 (£12.45 per hour)

Interviews will take place on an on-going basis

Reports to:Senior Midday Assistant/Deputy Headteacher/Headteacher
Liaison with:Pupils, All school staff

Job Purpose:Acting as part of a team, to take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the midday break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions.

Principal Accountabilities

· To maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils during the midday break

Duties

· To assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall / sandwich room.

· To assist children with eating their meal if applicable.

· To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.

· To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.

· To administer basic first aid as required.

· To keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed, together with any other relevant records that may be needed.

· To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.

· Where necessary and appropriate to lead games and activities with the children.

· To alert Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.