Midday Assistant

An enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Midday Assistant is required to join our team. Our Midday Assistants work with our pupils to ensure they have an enjoyable and safe lunchbreak with their classmates. A desire to work with children and the ability to show our school values including kindness, Integrity and Tenacity are important to this role. A calm and caring manner and the ability to interact well with children and staff are essential.

Further information is contained within the job description and person specification.

To find out more about the role and what we offer please visit The Heath Family Trust - Career Opportunities (thfnw.uk)
- The Heath Family (NW) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will check the suitability of staff to work with children. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable)._

Closing Date: 14th June at 12:00 PM

Shortlisting Date: 17th June

Interviews: 21st June
- Please see Job Description & Person Specification
- The Heath Family Trust - Home (thfnw.uk)

**Overall purpose of the post**:
A midday Assistant will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground, and classrooms (for wet play).
- Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher.
- Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers.

**Organisation**:

- Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.
- Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner.
- Clean up food and water spillages.

**Health & Safety**:

- Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimize any identified health and safety risks.
- Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider.
- Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures.
- Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs.
- Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils.
- Feedback concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff.

**Behaviour**:

- Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Take necessary action to minimize disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.
- Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour.

**Play**:

- Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment.
- Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment.
- Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities.

**Safeguarding**:

- Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break.
- Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals.

**Supplementary Support**

a) Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

b) Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students and staff have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

c) Contribute to the overall ethos/work/vision and values of The Heath Family (NW)

d) Attend and participate in meetings outside of normal working hours.

e) Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

f) Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

g) Other duties agreed from time to time by the post holder with their Line Manager.

h) Play an appropriate part in safeguarding procedures, such as relating relevant factual information and recording/reporting disclosures to the designated teacher/relevant professional.

**Notes**:
**PERSON SPECIFICATION - Midday Assistant**

**CATEGORY/ITEM - ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE**

**Qualifications,** **Knowledge** **&* **Experience*
- First aid training (or willingness to complete it). (D)
- Working with children or young people. (D)
- Working and collaborating with a team. (E)

**Skills,** **Abilities** **and** **Personal** **Qualities**
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise. (E)
- Ability to use own initiative and act accordingly. (E)
- Effective communication with adults and children. (E)
- Ability to follow instructions from senior team members. (E)
- Ability t