Job Introduction
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Website
Midday Assistants
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School would like to recruit excellent Midday Assistants to join our wonderful and supportive midday team.
The role of the Midday Assistant is a vital means of supporting children in enjoying their lunchtimes.
The hours are Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 13:00 p.m. or 12:20-13:20 term time only although there is a requirement to attend some INSET days for training.
The hourly rate for this role starts at £12.26.
Duties may include:
1.Supervision of and providing first aid to the children on the playground.
2.Preparing the lunch hall for each service.
3. Attention to excellent hygiene practise.
4. Serving the off-site prepared school meals.
5. Assist in the dining area and encourage pupils to eat their chosen meal.
6.To encourage good eating practices and assist by cutting-up of food for younger age groups.
7. Clearing the dining areas and servery after each service.
You will need to possess:
• Experience of working with children.
• Ability to relate to children.
• An understanding and acceptance of the school’s policies and guidelines
• Have clear and appropriate communication skills
• Ability to use initiative and work well as part of a team
• Ability to understand, and carry out instructions
• Aptitude to be first aid trained if not already certificated
Visits to our school are welcomed, alternatively please visit our website to see how we operate (https://www.st-marys.poole.sch.uk) or contact Amanda Hazell, telephone 01202 676207 or email office@st-marys.poole.sch.uk for further information. We would love to hear from you!
For more information and to apply, please visit: St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Vacancies
Closing date: when enough applications have been received we will consider closing this vacancy. Interview dates will be confirmed after shortlisting.
St Marys Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We will offer the candidate continuing professional development.
The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
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