Lunchtime Meal Supervisory Assistant - Old Hill

We are currently seeking two compassionate and dependable Lunchtime Supervisors to join our teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong motivation, enthusiasm, and the essential qualities needed for this pivotal role, including friendliness, fairness, proactiveness, confidence, calmness, and a positive demeanour.

Applicants should have a genuine enjoyment of working with children, the ability to take initiative, and a willingness to uphold the school's behaviour policy as necessary. While prior experience working with children is advantageous, it is not mandatory; however, being an exemplary role model for our students is imperative.

A job description will be provided in the application pack. In summary, responsibilities will encompass:

- Supervising children before and after meals

- Engaging in games and outdoor activities with the children

- Safely escorting children to and from the dining area

- Assisting children with table manners, utensil use, meal preparation, etc.

- Ensuring cleanliness by promptly addressing any spills or messes

The start date for successful candidates will be at the earliest opportunity pending completion of statutory safeguarding checks.

Application packs are available directly from the school or via email to . They can also be downloaded below.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school at the above email address

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Please return application forms either by email or post.

HOURS: 5hrs per week, Term Time only

GRADE:  Band B, SCP 3-4, £22,737 - £23,114 (Actual Salary £2,682 - £2,763 pro - rata, p.a.)

LOCATION: Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6DR

CLOSING DATE: 4th October 2024

SHORT LISTING DATE: 7th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:  To be confirmed