Lunchtime Assistant

Overall purpose:

We are looking for a part time Lunchtime Assistant to enable children with complex needs to eat at lunchtimes.

This role requires staff to

Sensitivity to the needs of children with disabilities. Heat up children’s lunches where appropriate.

Patience and concentration in order to facilitate good communication and safe eating. Clear away after children have finished lunches.

Make a positive contribution to Langside’s, multi-team approach. Supporting where required in class.

Attend any training or meetings which are essential in order to effectively and safely carry out duties but may be in addition to contracted hours.

Be an active participant in the appraisal system.

Act as a positive role model at all times and specifically in respect of new members of staff.

To actively support the school’s policy of continued personal professional development.

To report all accidents to staff or pupils to line manager or Senior Nurse in line with school’s policy.

To ensure all areas and equipment kept clean as possible.

To report any broken or damaged equipment or furniture.

To actively support all Langside School and Diverse Abilities policies and working practices

These lists are not exhaustive, and the full details can be found in the job description above.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to thousands of retailer, restaurant, entertainment and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme.

Essential skills include

Interpersonal skills

Organisational and time management skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Understands, values and respects people

Person centered approach

Physical ability to carry out necessary tasks

Problem solving

Self-management